Kristine Lytle set to become Cayuga County clerk
Kristine Lytle is running unopposed in the upcoming special election for Cayuga County clerk, according to The Citizen. No Democratic candidate filed to run following Brian Scanlan’s sudden resignation earlier this month. Lytle, endorsed by ... more
Dundee Central School unveils $28M capital project with no tax increase
The Dundee Central School District is asking voters to approve a sweeping $28 million capital improvement project that would modernize outdated infrastructure while avoiding any tax increase. The district announced the proposal on March 20, ... more
Cuomo shifts stance on rent reforms as mayoral race heats up
Andrew Cuomo, now a frontrunner in New York City's mayoral race, recently distanced himself from elements of the 2019 rent reform laws he once signed as governor. Speaking privately to the Real Estate Board of ... more
Joe Dinolfo launches campaign for New York State Supreme Court
Attorney Joe Dinolfo has announced his candidacy for the New York State Supreme Court in the Seventh Judicial District, which includes Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates counties. With more than 30 ... more
Ontario Republicans endorse Karle and Barnes for judge positions
The Ontario County Republican Committee has officially endorsed two local legal professionals for upcoming judicial races in the November 4 election. Judge Kristina “Kitty” Karle received the committee’s backing for New York State Supreme Court ... more
Roisen elected Ovid mayor; Favreau, Wood win trustee seats
Ovid's appointed mayor Aaron Roisen won a full four-year term in this week's village election, defeating Ron Carmona 55-19. Kenneth Favreau and incumbent David Wood secured four-year trustee seats with 54 and 37 votes, respectively ... more
Special election set for Cayuga County clerk on Nov. 4
A special election for Cayuga County clerk will take place on November 4 to fill the seat vacated by Brian Scanlan, who resigned after 15 months in office. The winner will serve the remainder of ... more
Godley, Butlak elected to Waterloo village board
Former Waterloo Police Chief Jason Godley and incumbent John Butlak won seats on the Waterloo village board in Tuesday’s election. Godley led with 180 votes, while Butlak secured 161, earning his fourth term. Jamie Rodger, ... more
Potter voters approve appointed clerk and highway superintendent positions
Residents of the town of Potter have voted to change how two key positions—town clerk and highway superintendent—are filled. In a special election held Tuesday, both propositions to make the roles appointed rather than elected ... more
Dustin Carnes elected mayor of Odessa
Dustin Carnes won the Odessa mayoral race with 52 votes, defeating Dan Heichel (35), Kathy Wilkens (26), and Ron Greschler (10). He will take office on April 1, replacing retiring Mayor Gerry Messmer. The election ... more
One seat open in upcoming Hornell school board election
A five-year term on the Hornell Board of Education will be on the ballot when district voters head to the polls on May 20. The seat is currently held by Brian May, who was elected ... more
Ontario County updates poll sites, adjusts election district boundaries
The Ontario County Board of Elections has finalized its list of polling locations for the upcoming General Election on November 4, making minor adjustments to election district boundaries in the towns of Canandaigua and Farmington ... more
Yates County DA Todd Casella running for reelection
Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella announced he will run for a third term this November on the Republican line. First elected in 2017, he has led the county through major criminal justice reforms and ... more
Potter residents to vote on town leadership changes
Potter residents will decide on two propositions in a special election Tuesday, voting on whether to change the town clerk and highway superintendent positions from elected to appointed roles. Voting takes place from 2-8 p.m ... more
Union Springs announces candidates for village election
The Village of Union Springs has released the official list of candidates for the upcoming village election, set for Tuesday, March 18. Residents will cast their votes at the Village Meeting Room, located at 26 ... more
LETTER: Good candidates in Waterloo
The Village of Waterloo is holding an election for two Village Trustee positions on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. We are fortunate to have two very good Republican candidates running: John Butlak and Jason Godley ... more
Odessa voters meet mayoral candidates ahead of village election
Around 40 residents gathered Thursday to hear from four candidates vying for Odessa’s mayoral seat: Dustin Carnes, Ron Greschler, Daniel Heichel, and Kathy Wilkens. Also present was Cindy Emerson, the sole candidate for Village Trustee, ... more
Canisteo mayoral race: Thompson vs. McInroy
Republican Fred Thompson and independent Richard (Rick) McInroy are competing to become Canisteo’s next mayor in the March 18 election, succeeding outgoing Mayor Monica Recktenwald. Thompson, a retired Army veteran and former school board member, ... more
Adams vows reelection bid despite sinking support
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, facing plummeting poll numbers and a shrinking campaign team, announced he will soon launch his reelection bid, dismissing concerns over defections to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. At a Tuesday ... more
