New York State Political News Sample

NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS

New York City Mayor

1. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch meets with ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio after she agrees to stay on job - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), November 30, 2025
2. Zohran Mamdani will be more effective than Eric Adams, NYC councilman predicts - CBS News, (Eric Adams), November 30, 2025
3. Director of de Blasio’s $1B ThriveNYC boondoggle runs trendy DUMBO boutique — and is on Zohran Mamdani’s transition committee - AOL.com, (Bill de Blasio), November 30, 2025
4. From power brokers to protesters: NYC landlords prepare for battle under Mamdani - Politico, (Eric Adams), November 30, 2025
5. Queens to get first major Holocaust memorial with $4M pledge in final days of Adams admin - New York Post, (Eric Adams), November 28, 2025
6. Zohran Mamdani defends request for resignations from City Hall employees - NewsNation, (Eric Adams), November 28, 2025

1. Petitioners push to restore Tappan Zee Bridge’s name to Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), November 29, 2025
2. NY Governor Encourages New Yorkers to Shop Local During The Holiday Season - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
3. NY Gov. Hochul accepted — and is now refunding — thousands in donations from appointees - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
4. Hochul joins Small Business Saturday shoppers in Troy - Troy Record, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
5. Why did Hochul back down on New York's gas ban? - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
6. Rolison calls on Hochul to tighten NY’s ‘Raise the Age’ law - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
7. New York throws $300M at grid issues: What will it Power Up? - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
8. Hochul signs legislation to make asthma inhalers more affordable - Mid Hudson News, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
9. 8.2 Million 'Inflation Refund' Checks Now Mailed To New Yorkers, Hochul Says - dailyvoice.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
10. Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season and Beyond - Travel And Tour World, (Kathy Hochul), November 29, 2025
11. Andrew Cuomo tells donors he’s ‘not going anywhere’ - Washington Times, (Andrew Cuomo), November 28, 2025
12. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul encourages people to shop small this holiday season - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
13. Gov. Kathy Hochul at the Schenectady City Mission in 8 photos - The Daily Gazette, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
14. Physician-Assisted Suicide Vigils Scheduled for December 3, 4 - The Good Newsroom, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
15. Kathy Hochul Is Unrecognizable In Throwback Yearbook Photo - thelist.com, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
16. Hochul approaching deal to sign, veto bills - FOX 5 New York, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
17. N.Y. Lawmakers Put Pressure on Hochul to Sign Prison Reform Bills - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
18. New York’s $400 Inflation Checks Won’t End the Squeeze | Perspective - Newsweek, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
19. New Yorkers should check mailboxes now for $400 payments before November ends - The Mirror US, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
20. Hochul volunteers at Schenectady City Mission for Thanksgiving - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025
21. New ‘cash law’ could change shopping for millions - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), November 28, 2025

1. Proposal to boost Social Security survivor benefits: What it means for families - MARCA, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 30, 2025
2. Trump’s only principles are hypocrisy and corruption. Bombing unmarked boats in the Caribbean one day, pardoning notorious drug traffickers the next. It’s all the more reason for the Senate to conduct vigorous oversight of this Administration’s actions. And we - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 30, 2025
3. Trump pushing US toward ‘foreign war’ with Venezuela, top senator warns - PressTV, (Chuck Schumer), November 30, 2025
4. New bill aims to increase Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 29, 2025
5. As the holiday season begins, I was glad to visit the @LPCArts and see the dancers hard at work preparing for the Nutcracker. Wishing the entire cast and crew a wonderful opening performance! - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 29, 2025
6. Trump’s foreign policy appears focused on enriching his family, members of his Administration, and his wealthiest donors. Any deal with Russia must center Ukrainian sovereignty and long-term peace in the region, not the Trump family’s bottom line. - x.com, (Chuck Schumer), November 29, 2025
7. Gillibrand Secures Funds To Replace Roof, Other Improvements At UHS Sidney - The Evening Sun | Chenango County, NY's Hometown Newspaper, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 28, 2025
8. Social Security expansion proposal aims to boost survivor benefits - Fingerlakes1.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), November 28, 2025
9. Some congressional Democrats are calling for Chuck Schumer to step down as minority leader - WGRZ, (Chuck Schumer), November 28, 2025
10. Political turkeys of 2025: Blunders of 2025 that will never be pardoned by the public - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), November 28, 2025
11. Guest opinion: How the “Democrats caved on the shut-down!” narrative bodes ill for the future - Utah Policy, (Chuck Schumer), November 28, 2025

1. Kash Patel Reveals FBI, DOJ Executing ‘Multiple’ Options on James Comey - Newsweek, (Letitia James), November 30, 2025
2. Watchdog group hits Letitia James with bar complaint after federal judge tosses case - Fox News, (Letitia James), November 29, 2025
3. NY Attorney General Letitia James leads lawsuit against Trump adminstration over blocking SNAP benefits to some legal immigrants - ABC7 New York, (Letitia James), November 29, 2025
4. Letitia James faces new headache after court victory - Rolling Out, (Letitia James), November 29, 2025
5. Un grupo de vigilancia denuncia a Letitia James en un bar después de que un juez federal desestimara el caso - Fox News, (Letitia James), November 29, 2025
6. New York's Top Legal Eagle Letitia James Sues Trump Admin to Protect SNAP for Thousands of Immigrants - Hoodline, (Letitia James), November 29, 2025
7. Exclusive | NY AG Letitia James hit with bar complaint after having mortgage fraud charges thrown out - New York Post, (Letitia James), November 28, 2025
8. Rev. Al Sharpton, Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, Letitia James, And Spike Lee Serve Up Thanksgiving In Harlem - Harlem World Magazine, (Letitia James), November 28, 2025
9. What’s next in the Comey and James cases after judge dismisses indictments? - Baltimore Sun, (Letitia James), November 28, 2025
10. Reader is thankful rule of law prevailed in cases against Comey and James - San Antonio Express-News, (Letitia James), November 28, 2025
11. How Trump made his Justice Department a tool for retribution - vox.com, (Letitia James), November 28, 2025
12. NY – AG Letitia James Sues to Block Trump’s Effort to Stop SNAP Benefits for Green Card Holders - NY Carib News, (Letitia James), November 28, 2025

1. NY Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie promises to help Zohran Mamdani raise taxes on the rich - AOL.com, (Carl Heastie), November 29, 2025

1. War on badges: House GOP targets anti-police rhetoric amid ICE attacks - Yahoo, (Andrew Garbarino), November 28, 2025
2. NY's GOP delegation not thrilled with Trump decision to free Santos - Gothamist, (Andrew Garbarino), November 28, 2025

1. EXCLUSIVE: Stefanik steamrolls top conservative opponent; GOP leaders hand her commanding edge in NY primary - Fox News, (Elise Stefanik), November 30, 2025
2. EXCLUSIVE: Stefanik steamrolls top conservative opponent; GOP leaders hand her commanding edge in NY primary - WCCS AM1160 & 101.1FM, (Elise Stefanik), November 29, 2025

TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

1. Blumenthal calls out Amazon for deceptive discounts, requests FTC investigation - WTNH.com, (Richard Blumenthal), November 28, 2025
2. Blumenthal accuses Amazon of creating ‘misleading’ Black Friday discounts - News 12 - Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), November 28, 2025
3. CT senator: Trump’s return marked by ‘flagrant abuse’ of norms - Hartford Courant, (Richard Blumenthal), November 28, 2025

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. “Time Is Running Out in the Fight Over Congressional Maps”, November 30, 2025
2. “Chaos Reigns as Texas Awaits Supreme Court’s Ruling on Redistricting”, November 30, 2025
3. “The next big battleground test: A Wisconsin race that has tortured Republicans”, November 29, 2025
4. “Mike Johnson set to huddle with Indiana Republicans amid redistricting fight”, November 28, 2025