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Albany Med's Board announced Wednesday afternoon that it voted unanimously to fire CEO Daniel Pickett III effective immediately. The Board says it will conduct a national search for a new CEO.
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Midterm Election Coverage 2026
Midterm Election Results 2026
2026 midterms: A look at how ballot questions played out in Massachusetts
Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes joined Sam Dingman on Northeast Notebook to discuss how the highly consequential ballot questions played out in Massachusetts.
After the 'blue wave,' what is the state of American democracy?
Democratic candidates surged at the ballot box to retake the House and Senate under Republican President Donald Trump. It was a midterm pendulum swing that has often been seen after a single party assumes control of both the White House and Congress. The convincing results came amid months of false claims by President Donald Trump of rigged elections and rampant voter fraud – as well as attempts by the Department of Justice to seize states’ voter rolls.
Justin Chaires keeps seat in Schenectady City Council after contentious race
Justin Chaires' election to Schenectady City Council over Rachael Ward, a more moderate candidate backed by Mayor Gary McCarthy, solidifies a narrow majority for the City Council's relatively progressive faction.
Mass. Democrats win statewide contests with ease amid national ‘Blue Wave’
In an already “blue” state like Massachusetts, last night’s results translated to decisive wins for statewide candidates – though as WAMC reports, that didn’t mean a total wipeout in some local races.
Democrat Chloe Pierce wins race for NY's 107th Assembly seat in 2024 rematch
Democrat challenger Chloe Pierce defeated Republican incumbent Assemblymember Scott Bendett. The race was one of several that allowed Democrats to retake a super majority in the State Senate.
Vermont voters reelect GOP governor while giving legislative Democrats a supermajority
Voters in Vermont reelected the incumbent Republican governor, and a former lieutenant governor defeated the current one.
Albany County voters approve ballot initiative to replace coroners with medical examiner
Albany County will now replace its elected, part-time coroners with an appointed medical examiner. Voters also approved a procedure for removing Albany County legislators.
New York U.S. Rep. Tonko wins reelection in 20th Congressional District
Congressman Paul Tonko won reelection to a 10th term in the House of Representatives. The Capital Region Democrat's reelection comes as Democrats won majorities in Congress
New York Attorney General James wins reelection to third term
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was first elected to the office in 2018, defeated Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor from New York City.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul got the margin of victory she was chasing, and New York City Mayor ZMamdani heard the affordability message repeated across the country.
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Election officials need about 1,000 people to staff the precincts on Election Day. But 17-hour shifts and a lack of paid time off are making it increasingly difficult to recruit the next generation of workers.
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A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.
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A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.
