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Vol. 21, No. 1207
 
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New York City Mayor

  1. Trump Organization loses bid to reclaim operation of Wollman Rink - New York Post, (Bill de Blasio), September 10, 2025
  2. Why is Eric Adams staying in the mayor’s race despite low polls? Experts offer a few possible reasons - amNewYork, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  3. In Rebuke of Mayor Adams, City Council Overrides 3 Vetoes - The New York Times, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  4. Mayor Adams implied he might consider leaving mayor's race in closed door meeting: Sources - NBC New York, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  5. Council members override three vetoes by mayor - Spectrum News NY1, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  6. Race for New York City mayor | Live updates - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  7. Why is Eric Adams staying in the mayor’s race despite low polls? Experts offer a few possible reasons - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  8. NYC Council members override Mayor Adams’ vetoes of grocery delivery bills - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  9. Board of Elections Limits Eric Adams to a Single Ballot Line in Mayoral Race - La Voce di New York, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  10. NYC elections board OKs Adams' ballot questions - The Center Square, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  11. Trump Org set to lose bid to run iconic Central Park skating rink - Politico, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  12. Parks Passes on Trump Organization Bid to Run Wollman Rink - THE CITY - NYC News, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  13. The delicate drive to push Adams out - Politico, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  14. Mayor Eric Adams Unveils $650 Million "Bridge to Home" Facility in NYC - Hoodline, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  15. Why does Trump keep interfering in the NYC mayoral race? - The Week, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  16. New York City 2025 Poll: Mamdani Leads Cuomo, Sliwa, Adams in Mayoral Election, Leads Cuomo in Hypothetical Head-to-Head - - Emerson Polling, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  17. Mayor Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Dr. Katz Celebrate Opening of ‘Bridge to Home Facility,’ Providing Transitional Housing With Onsite Clinical Services for Patients With Severe Mental Illness - NYC Mayor's Office - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  18. Former NYC top cop demands DOJ investigate Adams, NYPD for alleged corruption - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  19. Trump could use Yankee Stadium visit for critical political meeting - NJ.com, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  20. New NYC mayoral poll shows Mamdani holding sizable lead, Mayor Eric Adams trailing in single digits - Yahoo News UK, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  21. City Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes of legislation to decriminalize street vending, raise minimum wage for grocery delivery workers - PoliticsNY, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  22. More than half of NYC voters want next mayor to stand up to Trump - FOX 5 New York, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  23. Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Arab Heritage Reception - NYC.gov, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  24. Zohran Mamdani speaks out after NYC mayor's race Quinnipiac poll finds he still leads Adams, Cuomo, Sliwa - ABC7 New York, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  25. Michael Goodwin: Eric Adams is in it to win it against ‘diabolical’ far-left Mamdani in NYC mayoral race - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
  26. This fabled, high-visibility NYC locale is rumored to be next ‘get out of the race’ meeting spot for Trump, A - SILive.com, (Eric Adams), September 10, 2025
New York Governor

  1. Zohran Mamdani holds 15-point lead over Andrew Cuomo in four-way race for NYC mayor: poll - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), September 10, 2025
  2. Cuomo Is Taking Notes from Trump—And That Should Worry Us | Opinion - Newsweek, (Andrew Cuomo), September 10, 2025
  3. Jewish real estate developers convene emergency meeting to support Andrew Cuomo - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, (Andrew Cuomo), September 10, 2025
  4. Wealthy New York Developers Meet to Plot Mamdani’s Defeat - The New York Times, (Andrew Cuomo), September 10, 2025
  5. Big-bucks super PACs unite in pro-Cuomo coalition to counter Mamdani - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 10, 2025
  6. Subway crime insanity: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 11, 2025 - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), September 10, 2025
  7. Cuomo's campaign unlocked matching funds on donations from minors in violation of CFB rules - New York Daily News, (Andrew Cuomo), September 10, 2025
  8. Adams’ exit could save Cuomo | Red Hot Takes (Video) - New York Post, (Andrew Cuomo), September 10, 2025
  9. LIRR possible strike: Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs in on Long Island Rail Road situation, blames Trump White House - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  10. Gov. Kathy Hochul touts historic drop in NYC subway crime. Here's her message to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  11. Bloomberg Talks: New York Governor Kathy Hochul - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  12. The Subway Had Its Safest Summer in Years. The White House Shrugged. - The New York Times, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  13. Pastor defends Hochul’s ‘liquor store’ comments - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  14. Governor Kathy Hochul joins grand opening celebration of a bus manufacturer in Plattsburgh - WAMC, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  15. E&E News: Indian Point owner floats restart of shuttered New York reactors - POLITICO Pro, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  16. Governor Hochul Calls on Insurers to Cover Life-Saving Vaccines in New York State - dfs.ny.gov, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  17. Exclusive: New York scraps expanded state health coverage, citing GOP budget law - Axios, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  18. Gov. Hochul criticized for telling black churchgoers not to buy booze with inflation refund checks - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  19. Governor Kathy Hochul says New York City subway system had safest summer on record - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  20. Staten Island pipeline project: Officials, environmentalists urge Hochul to reject Trump-backed gas line - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  21. Hochul Says Low Taxes, Immigration Will Give New York Edge in AI - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  22. Subway surge of overnight NYPD cops will be extended, Hochul says -- as transit crime hits record lows - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  23. Much of N.Y. now under a drought watch - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  24. ‘Staunch Capitalist’ Hochul Says She Doesn’t Want NY Tax Hikes - MSN, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  25. Governor Hochul criticizes federal immigration raid's impact on NY businesses and families - WSTM, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  26. Unclear if Hochul will ask White House to intervene - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  27. Hochul Blames Trump for Looming Long Island Rail Strike - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  28. Video New Jersey ensures access to COVID-19 vaccines - ABC News, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  29. Hochul visits North Country for Micro Bird opening - WCAX, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  30. "Her record....is abysmal" Governor Hochul on Elise Stefanik, Team Stefanik Responds - WRGB, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  31. New COVID vaccines: Where to get them in NY after Hochul order - Lohud, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  32. Hochul says NYPD will continue overnight train patrols as subway crime hits historic lows - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  33. ‘Staunch Capitalist’ Hochul Says She Doesn’t Want NY Tax Hikes - Bloomberg.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  34. Hochul attends grand opening of Micro Bird plant in Plattsburgh - NCPR: North Country Public Radio, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  35. Hochul under fire from rivals for 'liquor store' remark in Buffalo church - Buffalo News, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  36. TWU Local 100 calls for Gov. Hochul to sign bill mandating 2 MTA staffers per train - News 12, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
  37. Governor Hochul signs bills to strengthen and expand labor protections - Flack Broadcasting, (Kathy Hochul), September 10, 2025
US Senate

  1. Gillibrand: Fully fund the World Trade Center Health Program - WXXI News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 10, 2025
  2. Sen. Gillibrand calls for full funding of the World Trade Center Health Program - WCAX, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 10, 2025
  3. Gillibrand demands full funding of World Trade Center Health Program - Sun Community News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 10, 2025
  4. Senators Still Hopeful for Crypto Market Structure Law by End of Year - CoinDesk, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 10, 2025
  5. US Senator Gillibrand Looks to Secure Funding for 9/11 Health Program - WZMQ 19 News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 10, 2025
  6. Gillibrand leading bill to close meal gap - WNYT.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 10, 2025
  7. Chuck Schumer - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  8. Schumer ambushes Republicans with amendment to force vote on Epstein files - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  9. Schumer moves to force Senate vote on Epstein files - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  10. Chuck Schumer sets up vote in Senate over release of Epstein files - MSNBC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  11. Sen. Schumer Files Amendment to Release Epstein Files - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  12. Senate Republicans defeat Democratic push to force release of Epstein files - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  13. Chuck Schumer Drags Epstein Drama Into the Senate - NOTUS, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  14. Republicans block Schumer’s push to force Epstein files vote after Democrat’s brazen breach of Senate protocol - CNN, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  15. Senate GOP defeats Schumer’s Epstein gambit - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  16. Senate GOP blocks amendment to release Epstein files - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  17. Live updates: Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University event - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  18. Schumer forces Senate vote on releasing Epstein files - Axios, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  19. Schumer warns GOP government funding proposals don’t have the votes to pass - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  20. Are Senate Democrats Growing a Spine? - The American Prospect, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  21. Schumer files Senate motion to force vote on release of Epstein files - upi.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  22. Senate Republicans defeat Schumer effort to force vote on Epstein file release - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  23. Chuck Schumer Pushes Senate Vote to Declassify Jeffrey Epstein Documents - Букви, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  24. Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files - Beaumont Enterprise, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  25. Schumer says GOP plan to avert shutdown "not good enough to get our votes" - CBS News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  26. Video Schumer makes move to force Senate vote on releasing the Epstein files - ABC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  27. Chuck Schumer Meets With Mamdani but Doesn’t Endorse Him - NOTUS, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  28. Democrats want a government funding fight. But they haven't decided on a plan. - NBC News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  29. Here you go, @SpeakerJohnson. In case your “little app” is blocking this for you. - X, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  30. Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  31. Lawmakers continue to push for release of Epstein files - WQAD, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  32. US Senate to vote on releasing Epstein files - KVUE, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  33. Chuck Schumer moves to force vote on release of Epstein files - WAAY 31 News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  34. Schumer rejects ‘clean’ CR as shutdown odds increase - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  35. US Senate votes down measure to force release of Epstein files - Now Habersham, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  36. Schumer pushes Senate to release Epstein files - NonStop Local KHQ, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  37. October 1 government shutdown deadline nears: What it means for Americans? - The American Bazaar, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  38. Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of U.S. Senate protocol - CTV News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  39. Senate Republicans Block Effort To Release Jeffrey Epstein Files - HuffPost, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  40. Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol - Yahoo News Singapore, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  41. Schumer forces Epstein files vote in Senate with NDAA amendment - Washington Examiner, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  42. Senate Republicans Table Schumer’s Epstein Amendment to NDAA - National Review, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  43. Democrats: The Failed Economic Policies Of Donald Trump - Mother Lode's News - myMotherLode.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  44. Democrats Threaten US Shutdown as Obamacare Premium Fight Rages - Bloomberg.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  45. Two Republicans join Dems to save Schumer's surprise push to force release of Epstein files - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  46. Senate Republicans reject Schumer’s ‘political stunt,’ kill move to release Epstein files - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  47. Senate to award 'Miracle on Ice' athletes with Congressional Gold Medals - WPTZ, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
  48. Schumer says extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies should be included in funding bill - Washington Times, (Chuck Schumer), September 10, 2025
New York Attorney General

  1. NY AG Tish James Taps Munger Tolles Olson for Trump Subpoenas - Bloomberg Law News, (Letitia James), September 10, 2025
  2. NY Attorney General files suit against Brimelows, claiming misuse of charitable funds tied to castle - Morgan Messenger, (Letitia James), September 10, 2025
  3. AG Letitia James Takes Action to Protect Haitian Immigrants - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), September 10, 2025
  4. New York AG to personally intervene as Texas attempts to prosecute abortionist - liveaction.org, (Letitia James), September 10, 2025
  5. New York AG James' office hires law firm to take on federal prosecutors - NCPR: North Country Public Radio, (Letitia James), September 10, 2025
Assembly Speaker

  1. Asking Tough Questions: What Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie had to say on rising energy bills, bail reform - WGRZ, (Carl Heastie), September 10, 2025
  2. Assemblymember Charles D. Fall named deputy majority leader in Albany - SILive.com, (Carl Heastie), September 10, 2025
19th Congressional District (Delgado)

  1. Lt. Gov. Delgado gets first big endorsement in his bid for governor at Syracuse rally - waer.org, (Antonio Delgado), September 10, 2025
  2. Gov. Hochul criticized for telling black churchgoers not to buy booze with inflation refund checks - New York Post, (Antonio Delgado), September 10, 2025
  3. Delgado targets housing, healthcare, and wages in Syracuse as he seeks governor's seat - WSTM, (Antonio Delgado), September 10, 2025
21st Congressional District (Stefanik)

  1. Stefanik Announces Major Border Security Investment in Rouses Point, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), September 10, 2025
  2. Statement on Heinous Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), September 10, 2025
  3. After Years of Legislative Effort, Stefanik Delivers Significant Reform to Prevent Weaponization of FBI Uncovered by Her 2017 Questioning of James Comey Regarding the Russia Hoax, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik - New York, 21st (R), September 10, 2025
  4. Stefanik Announces Major Border Security Investment in Rouses Point - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (.gov), (Elise Stefanik), September 10, 2025
  5. Stefanik advances FBI reform to prevent secret investigations into candidates - Fingerlakes1.com, (Elise Stefanik), September 10, 2025
  6. Stefanik bill would link federal funds to bail reform - MSN, (Elise Stefanik), September 10, 2025
22nd Congressional District (Tenney)

  1. Press Release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Announces $750,000 Federal Funding for Army Waterline Reconstruction at Fort Drum - Quiver Quantitative, (Claudia Tenney), September 10, 2025
  2. Dozens gather to protest after ICE-led investigation around Park Avenue - WHEC.com, (Claudia Tenney), September 10, 2025
  3. Republicans thank National Guard for protecting DC at Washington Monument - Washington Examiner, (Claudia Tenney), September 10, 2025

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Incumbents in Congress

  1. LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF CHARLIE KIRK, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries - New York, 8th (D), September 10, 2025
  2. LEADER JEFFRIES: “REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM”, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries - New York, 8th (D), September 10, 2025
Incumbents NY State - Press Releases

  1. Attorney General James Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration’s Attempt to Gut Social Services, Attorney General: New York, September 10, 2025
  2. Senate Passes Prison Reforms to Address Crisis in State Correctional Facilities, New York State Senate: Press Releases, September 10, 2025
  3. Legislation Holding Public Service Commission Accountable to NY Ratepayers Passes Senate, New York State Senate: Press Releases, September 10, 2025
  4. New York State Senate Marks Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony by Advancing Laws to Support NY Veterans, Service Members, New York State Senate: Press Releases, September 10, 2025
  5. New York Senate Passes Legislation to Make Prescription Drugs, Healthcare More Affordable and Accessible, New York State Senate: Press Releases, September 10, 2025
  6. New York State Senate Advances Legislation to Safeguard and Aid Domestic Violence Survivors, New York State Senate: Press Releases, September 10, 2025
  7. Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Three-Phase Scam Targeting Seniors, Attorney General: New York, September 10, 2025
  8. La Fiscal General James Advierte a los Neoyorquinos Sobre Estafas Dirigida a Personas Mayores, Attorney General: New York, September 10, 2025
Incumbent Leaders NY Senate

  1. Sleepy Hollow Schools Complete $350,000 Renovation Funded by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), September 10, 2025

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TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS

U. S. Senate (Murphy)

  1. Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses his bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia - NPR, (Richard Blumenthal), September 10, 2025
  2. Sen. Richard Blumenthal Archives - Jewish Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), September 10, 2025
  3. Oxford First Selectman George Temple wins Republican primary over RTC-endorsed challenger Jeffery Luff - Connecticut Post, (Richard Blumenthal), September 10, 2025
  4. Senate Rs, Blumenthal back Doha strike on Hamas - Jewish Insider, (Richard Blumenthal), September 10, 2025
  5. Connecticut senators criticize WNBA’s involvement in Sun sale - WTVB, (Richard Blumenthal), September 10, 2025
  6. Here’s what state officials are doing to keep the Sun in CT - wshu.org, (Richard Blumenthal), September 10, 2025
  7. Connecticut Senators Slam WNBA For Blocking Sun Sale, Cite Antitrust Laws - OutKick, (Richard Blumenthal), September 10, 2025

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FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

  1. The Despicable Assassination of Charlie Kirk, September 11, 2025
  2. I Spoke to NPR’s Fresh Air: “An election law expert weighs in on Trump’s effort to reshape our democracy” (Link to Audio), September 10, 2025
  3. The 2025 Election Law Conference at Florida State University, September 10, 2025
  4. “Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump’s 2020 fake electors”, September 10, 2025
  5. Launching “The Democracy Project” at NYU, September 10, 2025

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