Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Governor Hochul is proposing a new tax on New York City second homes valued at $5 million or more, a move that could significantly impact wealthy property owners and raise revenue. Meanwhile, the city faces a looming crisis as thousands of tenants are set to lose emergency housing vouchers by May. Also drawing attention is the ongoing political friction between Councilmember Menin and Borough President Mamdani, with Mamdani's grocery store plan receiving mixed local reactions.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Chuck Schumer
This week, for the 4th time since this war began, Democrats will force a vote to stop the war in Iran and rein in an out-of-control Trump. For the 4th time, Republicans will have the chance to end this war.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Chuck Schumer
BREAKING: The administration was forced to settle and heed our demands that the pride flag at Stonewall National Monument will always fly freely and proudly.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Chuck Schumer
Update on Trump’s Operation Epic Fail: Strait of Hormuz: complete chaos Iranian regime: still standing Gas prices: Highest in years Iran's nuclear ambitions: exactly the same America's international credibility: worse We must end this war immediately before Donald Trump makes things even worse.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky7h ago
Chuck Schumer
Because Trump’s tax cuts weren’t meant to help working families—they were meant to reward the ultra-wealthy.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky12h ago
Chuck Schumer
Today, during Yom HaShoah, we remember the six million Jews and countless others who perished in the Holocaust. We renew our solemn pledge: never again.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky9h ago
Chuck Schumer
Putin and his oligarch buddies are laughing all the way to the bank thanks to Trump’s war.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Chuck Schumer
Donald Trump refuses to accept commonsense, bipartisan reforms to ICE and CBP. Republicans would rather keep DHS shuttered than cross the man who has made cruelty the centerpiece of his agenda.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky11h ago
Chuck Schumer
Trump is leading our troops into a literal minefield abroad—and leading American families into an economic minefield here at home. This is NOT “Operation Epic Fury.” Let’s call Trump’s Iran policy what it is: Operation Epic Failure.
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U.S. SenatorBluesky8h ago
Chuck Schumer
FIFA is set to reap nearly $11 billion from this summer's World Cup, yet New York area commuters and residents are being handed the bill.
Train tickets to MetLife Stadium from NYC set to cost more than $100 during World Cup
A return ticket via NJ Transit for the 18-mile journey from New York Pennsylvania Station ordinarily costs $12.90.
nyti.ms
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U.S. SenatorBluesky10h ago
Chuck Schumer
Happy Vaisakhi! Today Sikh communities worldwide celebrate the 1699 founding of the Khalsa — a vibrant tradition of equality, selfless service, and courage. Wishing everyone celebrating a day filled with joy and chardi kala.
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Times Union AlbanyBluesky1d ago
Dan Clark
'One-way street' on auto insurance talks with Hochul, Gianaris says www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-york-a... - LGBTQ groups oppose online safety proposal - Consequence of "Son of Sam" law in New York - New Bills: More transparency around no-bid state contracts - & more
'One-way street' on auto insurance talks with Hochul, Gianaris says
And LGBTQ groups oppose an online safety measure that's part of state budget talks.
capitolconfidential.com
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Times Union AlbanyBluesky8h ago
Dan Clark
Campaign contributions are clouding the convo around car insurance at the Capitol. www.capitolconfidential.com/p/the-campai... Full list: Donations from trial lawyers, car insurers and Uber to Hochul and lawmakers for a full picture. And Sen. Gianaris has an answer on insurance company profits.
The campaign cash of car insurance at the state Capitol
And Hochul describes her phone calls with Trump.
capitolconfidential.com
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