New York's highest court on Thursday upheld a law shifting local elections to even-numbered years, bringing most county and town elections in line with statewide and federal races. The state Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that legislation passed into law in 2023 by the Democratic-controlled state Legislature was

The Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in favor of a law passed by Democrats that would align more elections with the presidential race.

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- The Court of Appeals has upheld New York's even-year election law. The governor called it a victory for democracy and New Yorkers. In May, the appellate court reversed a lower court ruling that said a State law combining local and federal elections in even years violates New York's constitution.

In New York City, all eyes are on the race for mayor as frontrunner and Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa are making campaign appearances and headlines regularly.

The court found that, despite arguments from Republicans, the law moving certain elections to even-numbered years does not violate the state constitution.

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The New York Court of Appeals has unanimously decided to uphold a law that was passed in 2023, that would change most local elections to even years— aligning them with

The New York City mayoral election is a few weeks away! New Yorkers will head to voting locations on Nov. 4 to choose the candidate they want to lead New York City. Here are some other key dates you need to know: Debates The top three New York City mayoral candidates

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa -- each vying to convince New Yorkers they’re best suited to lead NYC forward.