Republican Ed Day Elected Rockland County Executive
Day, a Republican, defeated Democrat David Fried for the seat, which had been held by C. Scott Vanderhoef for 20 years.
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Day, a Republican, defeated Democrat David Fried for the seat, which had been held by C. Scott Vanderhoef for 20 years.
The southern Italian town of Bill de Blasio's maternal grandfather is cheering his landslide victory in New York City's mayoral election and is inviting him to receive honorary citizenship in a ceremony.
As of Wednesday morning, Suozzi so far hasn't said what his plans are for the future. But in his concession speech Tuesday night, there were hints that he wasn't ready to hang it up just yet.
New Jersey residents on Tuesday approved raising the state's minimum wage by $1, to $8.25 an hour, as well as to provide for automatic cost-of-living increases as 10 other states already do.
City Councilwoman Letitia James beat out seven other candidates Tuesday to win the race for New York City public advocate.
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer was elected New York City comptroller Tuesday night, over five other candidates.
Four Democrats and on Republican won races to Tuesday night to become the new presidents of each of New York City's five boroughs.
In his victory speech as mayor-elect of New York City Tuesday night, Democrat Bill de Blasio declaed a mandate to repair the inequality he said has left the city suffering, and said as mayor, "I work for you."
A lopsided race for governor in New Jersey will be decided Tuesday when voters choose between Republican Gov. Chris Christie and Democrat Barbara Buono.
Kenneth Thompson was elected district attorney in Brooklyn Tuesday night, defeating longtime incumbent Charles ``Joe'' Hynes, who refused to accept defeat after a bruising Democratic primary.
Edward Mangano declared that Nassau County was "on the right" path for job creation and opportunities for residents, as he trounced his Democratic challenger Tuesday night.
Democrats on Tuesday night retook control of the mayor's office in Stamford, Conn., with businessman David Martin defeating former Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele.
Connecticut state Sen. Toni Harp has been elected the first woman mayor of New Haven in 20 years, and as well as the city's first woman mayor.
The Affordable Care Act website has been plagued with issues since going live more than a month ago and new bugs continue to be uncovered.
Former Mayor David Dinkins was expected to be released from the hospital by the end of the week, according to his law partner and adviser.
