MacBride wins Ontario County DA GOP Primary by 103 votes; Ritts vows to continue campaign
Jason MacBride has officially won the Republican primary for Ontario County District Attorney, defeating incumbent Jim Ritts by 103 votes, according to the latest unofficial results released Tuesday afternoon. The final tally from the Ontario ... more
Rep. Stefanik confirms plans to run for New York governor
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik confirmed she intends to run for New York governor, though she hasn’t set a date to officially launch her campaign, according to CNY Central. Speaking at a Buffalo fundraiser, Stefanik harshly ... more
Farmington Democrats nominate Lamparella and Guilfoil for town board
The Democratic Party in Farmington has officially nominated two candidates for the upcoming November 4 election to the Town Council: Aubrae Lamparella and Matt Guilfoil. Lamparella, who grew up in Farmington, returned with her husband ... more
Ontario BOE update shows more ballots pending in DA race
Election officials in Ontario County released a detailed update Friday on the status of the still-unofficial results from the Republican primary for District Attorney — a race that remains too close to call. The June ... more
Stefanik preparing to launch NY governor bid
Rep. Elise Stefanik is planning to run for New York governor, with sources saying it’s only a matter of timing, according to WSYR-TV. The Republican congresswoman leads early primary polling and is seen as the ... more
Halpin, Fazzary win GOP primary races
Two key Republican primary contests have set the stage for November's general election in Schuyler County, according to unofficial results. Robert Halpin secured the District 1 legislative nomination with a clear lead. Halpin defeated Dylan ... more
MacBride declares victory in Ontario County DA’s race; Ritts yet to concede, BOE urges patience
Jason MacBride declared victory in the Republican primary for Ontario County District Attorney, after unofficial results showed him ahead of incumbent Jim Ritts by 115 votes. MacBride received 2,179 votes to Ritts’ 2,064, giving him ... more
Thousands vote in Ontario County as election count continues
More than 4,000 voters in Ontario County cast their ballots in the June 24 primary, but official results are still pending as election officials work to count remaining mail-in and affidavit ballots. According to the ... more
PRIMARY RESULTS: Crane, Hilkert advance in SF, while MacBride leads over Ritts
Republicans Wendy Crane and Kenneth Hilkert finished first and second in Tuesday’s five-way race for two Seneca Falls Town Council nominations, early results show. Crane led with 241 votes, followed by Hilkert with 189. Mason ... more
Mamdani defeats Cuomo in NYC mayoral primary
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, is poised to win New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, according to Politico. The result signals a political upheaval, as Mamdani outpaced former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who conceded after ... more
Steuben County home prices climb in May
Home listings in Steuben County saw a 4.6% price increase in May, reaching a median of $229,900, according to Realtor.com data analyzed by the USA TODAY Network. Despite the monthly bump, prices are still down ... more
Early votes surge in New York ahead of primaries
Early voter turnout in New York surged this year, with over 427,000 residents casting ballots before Primary Election Day, according to the state Board of Elections. This marks a significant rise from 2023's off-year election ... more
Ontario County GOP to vote in DA primary Tuesday
Republican voters in Ontario County will head to the polls Tuesday to choose between District Attorney James Ritts and challenger Jason MacBride. The race is the only countywide primary this cycle and has drawn scrutiny ... more
5 Democrats face off for 2 Tompkins Legislature seats
Five Democratic candidates are competing in two contested races in Tompkins County's June 24 primary, according to Tompkins Weekly. District 3 features Iris Packman and Pierre Saint-Perez, while Kyle Emily Erickson, Matt Sullivan, and Irene ... more
Gananda school district revises budget after failed vote
Gananda Central School District is holding a second vote on its proposed $28 million budget after the original plan was rejected in May, according to WROC. Officials say the initial defeat stemmed from concerns over ... more
Over 75,000 vote early in NY primaries: Most came from NYC-area
Early voting for New York’s 2025 primary elections kicked off with over 75,000 ballots cast statewide, according to Spectrum News 1. More than 66,000 of those votes came from New York City, where the Democratic ... more
Gabby Cosentino announces bid for Seneca Falls Town Council
Gabby Cosentino, a 25-year-old lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, has officially launched her campaign for Town Council ahead of the Democratic Caucus on June 18. Cosentino, who describes herself as deeply rooted in the community ... more
Emil Bove hosts town hall in Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls Town Board candidate Emil Bove Jr. led a spirited and respectful town hall Thursday night at the Seneca Falls Community Center, drawing residents from across the community for a discussion focused on transparency, ... more
Delgado’s run against Hochul draws backlash from fellow Democrats
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado’s primary challenge against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has sparked sharp criticism from several of his former congressional colleagues, according to Spectrum News NY1. Many Democrats, including Reps. Gregory Meeks and ... more
