2022 race for governor

Crime, public safety and bail reform were hot topics in many races this election. A political scientist breaks down how it affected races.

With the candidates locked in a tight race, it's all about getting supporters to the polls.

New York Governor candidates explain their approaches to reducing crime and adjusting gun laws in the state before election day Nov. 8.

Governor Kathy Hochul, who has seen her lead in the governor’s race slip in the polls, is coming down hard on her opponent’s ties to former President Donald Trump.

Big investments and financial growth are happening after Onondaga County legislators approved a $1.4 billion budget and Micron confirms its move to Central New York, which will increase employment opportunities in the area. Find out what other local news you've missed this week with the WAER News Round up for Oct. 10-14!

The two candidates for governor double down on their priority issues in the race. Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted abortion rights Wednesday, while Republican candidate and Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin focused on fighting crime.

Zeldin, a Long Island congressman, was back on the campaign trail after two 17-year-olds were injured in a drive-by shooting in the front yard of his home.

Wednesday marks a year since Kathy Hochul became New York’s governor. Hochul, who was the state’s little-known lieutenant governor, is now running to win a full term and become the first female governor elected to the post.

Find out who is on the ballot, what’s changed since last election day, and where you can find local information.

There are three days of early voting left in Onondaga County before primary election day on Tuesday. Wednesday, we heard from Rob Astorino and Andrew Giuliani who made campaign stops in Syracuse. Today, we check in with Harry Wilson.