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N.Y. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer cancels book tour over security concerns UPI18:31

In the last 15 minutes

N.Y. utility costs could rise due to Trump’s federal funding freeze, warns state official Staten Island Advance, New York18:21

In the last hour

Advocates urge Mayor Adams to expand Fair Fares transit discount program amNewYork17:55

Schumer’s NYC Book Launch Postponed Due to ‘Security Concerns’ After Jewish Activists Planned… The National Pulse17:51

In the last 2 hours

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo, Mamdani dominate field in fundraising over latest period amNewYork17:24

‘Give us back the Statue of Liberty,’ French politician tells U.S. Global News16:34

In the last 4 hours

Andrew Cuomo raises $1.5 million for NYC mayoral run in less than 2 weeks The Columbian, Washington16:15

New York Post: Voice of America goes silent as Trump signs executive order gutting network’s parent agency Government Accountability Project15:38

Akpabio: Senate breaks silence on alleged plan to arrest Natasha, gives reason Legit NG15:25

Trump's pause on wind power complicates plans for NYC's largest power plant Gothamist (Weblog)15:24

Port Authority Touts All-Female Leadership as Trump Blasts DEI Bloomberg Law14:38

In the last 6 hours

Making it Easier to Report Drug Price Spikes New York State Government (Press Release)14:32

Superintendent Harris Transforms Consumer Experience and Regulatory Processes with Launch of DFS Connect New York State Department of Financial Services (Press Release)14:30

Response to RFI on Development of AI Action Plan New York State Government (Press Release)13:00

In the last 8 hours

N.Y. Times Columnist on the Deception Surrounding the COVID-19 Origin Debate Reason12:28

Senate Refutes Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Arrest Claims Independent Nigeria11:58

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey dies at the age of 87 6 ABC / WPVI-TV11:04

IPU: Senate Breaks Silence on Alleged Plan to Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Politics Nigeria10:40

Earlier today

In Your Face: The Brutal Aesthetics of MAGA Mother Jones10:08

New York and Quebec are caught in the middle of Trump’s trade war City & State New York08:09

Tren de Aragua — all you need to know about the Venezuelan gang KJZZ06:29

Longtime former New York Democrat representative Nita Lowey dies after battle with cancer MailOnline06:04

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87 Jerusalem Post03:09

Hochul Tells Sharpton She Wants Understanding With Trump That New York Won’t ‘Allow’ Him ‘To Just Take People Off the… Mediaite01:50

Former New York Congresswoman Nita Lowey dead at 87 Fox News00:40

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish US congresswoman and Mideast peace advocate, dies at 87 The Times of Israel00:39

Yesterday

Zellnor Myrie speaks at church, vows to stand up against Trump City & State New York23:52 16-Mar-25

Former Rep. Nita Lowey, first woman to lead House Appropriations, dies Roll Call22:05 16-Mar-25

Trump, Tren de Aragua, and NYPD’s ongoing battle against gang in New York amNewYork20:03 16-Mar-25

Ex-U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, … The Washington Times19:59 16-Mar-25

Nita Lowey, first woman to chair US House Appropriations, dies at 87 ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV19:54 16-Mar-25

People Across the U.S. Are Mobilizing to Free Mahmoud Khalil and Resist the Far Right The Far Right wants to crush our… Left Voice19:48 16-Mar-25

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, … MailOnline18:12 16-Mar-25

Democrats lash out at Schumer for ‘betrayal’ of siding with Trump Fox News15:53 16-Mar-25

Attorney General James Releases Statement on President Trump’s Bigoted Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act New York State Attorney General (Press Release)14:25 16-Mar-25

‘Code red for our universities’: San Diego students, faculty fear for campus free speech under… U-T San Diego12:05 16-Mar-25

Tom Homan Munches On Apple, Smirks As He Faces Protesters At State Capitol Tipp Insights11:40 16-Mar-25

Oh, Canada! Trump’s reckless trade war hurts Americans and a friend (Editorial Board Opinion) The Post-Standard, New York11:10 16-Mar-25

After Senate Republicans Rip ‘Schumer’s Shutdown,’ Top Democrat Abruptly Shifts Course Tipp Insights10:09 16-Mar-25

JUST IN: NIA, DSS launch investigation into Natasha’s attendance at IPU meeting Politics Nigeria09:27 16-Mar-25

Location of murdered girl's body a mystery decades later CBS News02:30 16-Mar-25

New York Daily News: Trump dishonors the dead: The president blames Dei for the mid-air… Decatur Herald & Review, Illinois00:34 16-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

Lawmakers Trade Jabs Over Spending Bill Vote NewsMax23:08 15-Mar-25

Venezuelan immigrants sue Trump over order to invoke wartime act CBS News22:56 15-Mar-25

NY Attorney General releases a statement after President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act WBNG22:02 15-Mar-25

New York Mayor Adams names interim top deputy after staff members depart UPI20:51 15-Mar-25

Nuclear issue from New York to Beijing Tehran Times19:14 15-Mar-25

New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand Vote to Prevent a Government Shutdown But Incur Wrath of… Vanity Fair18:34 15-Mar-25

Two Governors Ousted in Scandal Want to Be Mayor Political Wire16:41 15-Mar-25

Raquel Willis on How the Democrats Are Failing Trans People Mother Jones16:27 15-Mar-25

New York State’s Climate Shakedown National Review Online11:04 15-Mar-25

William Ruto promises to turn Eastlands into London or New York Tuko News07:19 15-Mar-25

Attorney General James Announces Court Win Allowing Lawsuit Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster to Continue New York State Attorney General (Press Release)05:44 15-Mar-25

Schumer Dismisses Turmoil, Says He’s ‘In Sync’ With Dems NewsMax02:05 15-Mar-25

The Legislative Gazette - President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, attacks state Democrats’ immigration policies… WAMC02:04 15-Mar-25

Governor Hochul is a Guest on Telemundo 47 New York State Government (Press Release)00:48 15-Mar-25

Peter Murphy: Hopefully Trump Has Killed Congestion Taxes Once And For All The Daily Caller00:41 15-Mar-25

Gov. Hochul wants congestion pricing. Trump wants a pipeline. Can they make a deal? Gothamist (Weblog)22:41 14-Mar-25

Trump administration issues funds to NYC housing nonprofits, with new strings attached Gothamist (Weblog)22:41 14-Mar-25

Shutdown averted after Schumer caves and backs Trump spending bill Fox News22:41 14-Mar-25

Federal Assistance Available for Bronx Apartment Fire New York State Government (Press Release)22:26 14-Mar-25

Democrats at war with each other over GOP spending bill The Washington Times21:55 14-Mar-25

Big Law, Ackman Lawyer Boost Cuomo as Firms Eye NYC Mayor’s Race Bloomberg Law21:37 14-Mar-25

All aboard Scott Stringer’s anti-Cuomo tourbus City & State New York21:19 14-Mar-25

Top House Democrat leaves Schumer in the cold amid left's disarray on shutdown drama Fox News21:09 14-Mar-25

Hochul wants congestion pricing. Trump wants a pipeline. Can they make a deal? WSHU Public Radio20:42 14-Mar-25

Pelosi Urges Dem Sens. to Defy Schumer, Shut Down Govt NewsMax20:20 14-Mar-25

Jeffries on Supporting Schumer: 'Next Question' NewsMax20:09 14-Mar-25

Shock report: Biden Sources Suspect Key Aide May Have Abused Autopen, 'Culture Was to Not Ask Questions' Sean Hannity20:07 14-Mar-25

Looking for Love in Trump Tower: “We’re Young, Hot, Successful, and Republican” Vanity Fair19:31 14-Mar-25

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul walks political tightrope into high-stakes White House sit-down WXXI News19:22 14-Mar-25

Donald Trump, Mahmoud Khalil, and Free Speech Under Siege: “We’re in an Alarming Period” Vanity Fair19:01 14-Mar-25

Why Trump Is So Desperate to Keep Mahmoud Khalil in Louisiana The Intercept18:48 14-Mar-25

Calls Are Increasing for AOC to Primary Chuck Schumer in New York, but Will She? Distractify18:47 14-Mar-25

Hochul Spokesperson: No Agreements Made During Meeting With Trump NewsMax18:47 14-Mar-25

Mayor Adams honors Covid front-line heroes at Elmhurst Hospital ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV18:42 14-Mar-25

Cuomo, Lander, Zohran, and More NYC Mayoral Hopefuls Talk Arts and the City Vanity Fair18:40 14-Mar-25

Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at… Boston Globe18:01 14-Mar-25

Accelerated Timeline For Suffolk Reconstruction Project New York State Government (Press Release)17:10 14-Mar-25

Trump administration threatens to cut Columbia University's funding euronews17:09 14-Mar-25

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Latest politics news in New York including updates on local, state and federal legislature, migrant crisis, gun laws, crime, housing, and more.

New York is considered a blue state. In the federal government, New York is represented by two U.S. Senators and twenty-six U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer are Democrats. Of the twenty-six Representatives, fifteen are Democrats and eleven are Republicans. New York has a Democrat governor, Kathy Hochul, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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