CNY Decides

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.

In CNY Decides' final episode of season one, Host Bob Beck holds a primary post mortem with our political partners at Central Current, Managing Editor Chris Libonati and Senior Justice Reporter Eddie Velazquez, along with WAER's Senior Political Reporter Scott Willis.

New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.

Incumbent Tom DiNapoli has been in office for almost 20 years, he's facing his first primary challenge for the office.

This week on CNY Decides, WAER's Bob Beck and Central Current reporter Eddie Velazquez revisit Assembly District 129 just in time for the primary vote. And in this week's Civics 101 edition, WAER's Brycen Pace checks out what the Comptroller does and who's wanting to manage New York tax payers' money.

Early voting continues through Sunday.

Political propaganda is exploding this election season especially when AI is involved.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck reviews with Central Current reporter Eddie Velazquez the three candidates running for Syracuse's at large common council seats. Also, in this week's Civics 101 edition, WAER's Maya Stone looks at the pitfalls of using AI for election research.

Political experts say it's by design, but voters can fight back.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck sits down with Eddie Velazquez from Central Current to talk further about his article on Kathy Hochul's re-election bid. Also, in this week's Civics 101 edition, WAER's Matthew Davison explains what's at stake when voters sit out a mid-term election.