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.

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 Letitia James, who was first elected to the office in 2018, defeated Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor from New York City.

The Associated Press immediately declared New York Gov. Kathy Hochul the winner Tuesday in her reelection bid. The Democrat defeated Republican Bruce Blakeman.

People headed to the polls to cast their vote for the gubernatorial election today. WAMC visited some of these poll sites across the city of Albany to learn more about what was on top of voter's minds.

Election Day voting is in full swing across the country and plenty of eyes will be on New York. From a contentious governor's race to a Hudson Valley congressional district that could determine the balance of power in Congress, the state's elections are filled with intrigue. WAMC's David Guistina broke down some Election Day storylines with New York Focus's Alex Arriaga. They began with reports of voting machine issues in Westchester County, which have been linked to errors reading the barcodes on ballots in 45 of 46 municipalities. The county is working to reprogram the machines.

The Schenectady City Council's vote to override the New York State tax cap and raise property tax rates by 15% failed after three council members refused to back a tax hike above 13%.

WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about what's on the ballot this election day.

The fire risk is closing trails in the area. It comes amid dry weather conditions.

The jury reviewed evidence and delivered the verdict Monday in the trial of Raymond Wright, Jr. for killing his girlfriend, Samantha Humphrey, when they were 14 years old.