WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, and Oneida Dispatch, about how the blue wave spread in Ulster county.

Schenectady's proposed city budget depends on the city successfully lobbying New York State for an additional $6.5 million in aid — and city officials are already working on it.

Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes joined Sam Dingman on Northeast Notebook to discuss how the highly consequential ballot questions played out in Massachusetts.

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.

Republican Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino declared victory in New York’s 21st Congressional District, holding a more than 2-point lead.

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.

Democrat Cait Conley has flipped New York's 17th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Republican Mike Lawler in one of the mostly closely watched races in the country.

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 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.

While results from the New York State Board of Elections were unofficial Tuesday night, Democrat Sarah Rogerson led state Sen. Jim Tedisco by 5,428 votes.

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