Incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan comfortably won reelection in New York’s 18th Congressional District Tuesday, fending off Republican challenger Jackie Auringer.

Democrat U.S. Rep. Josh Riley has won a second term representing New York’s 19th Congressional District, according to The Associated Press. Riley defended his seat from a challenge by Republican state Sen. Peter Oberacker.

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

Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls today. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th congressional district in the Lower Hudson Valley.

In the midst of this fraught moment in Bard's history, WAMC's Sam Dingman sat down with Acting President Becker.

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 Westchester County Board of Elections says issues with voting machines accepting paper ballots at polling sites throughout the county resulted from a barcode error.

Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th Congressional District in the lower Hudson Valley.

For voters who are disabled, filling out a ballot can pose a separate set of challenges besides figuring out who to vote for.

An Ulster County Judge has found Sullivan County in contempt of a court injunction intended to prevent the removal of residents from a care center.