Pamela Hunter

Assemblymember Pam Hunter (D) and Town of Salina Supervisor Nick Paro (R) discuss the recent election results.

Assemblymember Pam Hunter (D) and Town of Salina Supervisor Nick Paro (R) discuss the recent election results.

Democratic state lawmakers are optimistic that wine will soon line the shelves in some New York grocery stores, after making some changes to legislation that would upend a century-old law, to make it more palatable.

With two major races still up in the air in central New York, local Democrats are celebrating wins and say they believe their message is resonating with voters.

Democratic Assemblywoman Pam Hunter said she’s hoping for another term because she’s just getting started helping people in her district. But her Republican challenger Dominick Ciciarelli said he can bring new energy and new ideas to the seat.

New Yorkers will start to feel a little relief at the pump starting Wednesday, as a cap on gasoline taxes from state and local governments go into effect June 1.

State lawmakers representing central New York are speaking out about what they think of the governor’s proposals to improve ethics in state government.

State lawmakers representing central New York are speaking out about the plans Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined in her first State of the State address.

Some New York state lawmakers say now is the time to get serious about cleaning up Albany.