New York News

By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – The City of Poughkeepsie has voted in a Democratic Mayor, while two incumbent mayors in Columbia and Ulster Counties are staying put. Also in Ulster County, Democrats gained ground in the legislature. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne reports.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Pittsfield, MA – Incumbent politicians in Pittsfield Massachusetts were ousted by a large margin last night, signaling sweeping dissatisfaction with the established order in the city. The success of a new political group could also set a trend for organized groups in the city. More from our Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – There were some closely watched races for mayor in the Albany area. WAMC's Brian Shields has the results from the Capital District, and the early results on the statewide ballot questions.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Communities across Essex and Clinton counties elected local officials Tuesday. Despite a slew of local races, voter turn-out was average to low. More from North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley.

By Allison Dunne

Hudson Valley, NY – Unofficial election results are in for three mayoral races in New York's Columbia, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties. It seems two incumbents will stay put. We turn to WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne for last night's results.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Pittsfield, MA – Elections are being held in almost 50 communities throughout Massachusetts, including mayoral races in 29 cities. Our Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson talked with the editor of the Berkshire Eagle about some of the undercurrents and ramifications of the local races.

By Allison Dunne

Amenia, NY – There is a "Buy Local" initiative underway in the Hudson Valley. It's starting with a supermarket chain in Dutchess County. Farm advocates say the program is essential to family farms. More from WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – New York voters go to the polls today. It's an off-year election where most ballots focus on local races. More from North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – The polls are open until 9PM on this election day in New York State. As WAMC's Brian Shields reports the focus this year is on local.
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By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – A major fund raising campaign for the State University Of New York may have been delayed because of the recent resignation of University at Albany President Dr. Karen Hitchcock. WAMC's Brian Shields reports.