Assemblymember Bill Magnarelli

The final tally of mail-in and affidavit ballots was completed Tuesday, giving Maurice Brown a primary victory over Bill Magnarelli for the 129th assembly district's democratic nomination.

Unofficial results show Brown with an 82 vote lead. Mail-in and affidavit ballots won't be counted until June 30.

Syracuse area Democrats will choose a candidate for the 129th State Assembly seat in the June primary. Incumbent William Magnarelli and challenger Maurice Brown offered views at NAACP forum.

Relative newcomer Maurice "Mo" Brown says he won't run unless he can win against veteran 129th district assemblymember Bill Magnarelli.

A bill that has passed both the state senate and assembly will give Onondaga County drivers free tolls on the thruway for local travel. Drivers avoid congestion as I-81 construction intensifies.

Republican Sen. Joe Griffo of Rome and Democrat Rachel May of Syracuse share some of their proposals, along with assemblymembers Bill Magnarelli and Al Stirpe. They also offer their thoughts on some of Governor Hochul's proposals.

There's optimism that an expanded bottle bill may get a vote, as well as a measure that aims to reduce plastic packaging.

The state budget is nearly two weeks late, with no end in sight. Lawmakers are expected back in Albany Monday to pass a fourth extender.

They're trying to avoid a repeat of 2022 legal debacle over Congressional district lines. The bill was sponsored in the assembly by Syracuse-area Assemblymember Bill Magnarelli.

Ambulance companies in New York say a new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul will help their struggling industry get needed resources to better respond to emergency calls.