Barbara Fiala

Republican Fred Akshar has defeated Democrat Barb Fiala in the race for the 52nd District New York State Senate Seat.  Akshar won by a better than 3-1 margin.  With all but one district reporting Akshar had a wide margin of over 27,000 votes to just over 8,000 for Barbara Fiala.

Former state Senator Thomas Libous has lost a bid to have his conviction for lying to the FBI thrown out. U.S. District Judge Vincent Briccetti rejected the contention of the former senator's attorney that the July conviction by a federal jury was based on insufficient evidence...

Southern Tier Republicans are filing a lawsuit challenging New York State Senate candidate Barbara Fiala’s listing on the ballot as a candidate on the Woman’s Equality Party line.

Former Broome County executive Barbara Fiala says she's the right person to represent the 52nd Senate district in Albany. Fiala - who also served as Department of Motor Vehicles commissioner in the Cuomo administration - discussed some of the issues she'll be running on during a live interview on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program...

Frederick Akshar, the Broome County undersheriff, has announced that he is running for the state Senate seat vacated by fellow Republican Thomas Libous.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has started campaigning for Barbara Fiala for the state Senate seat vacated with the federal court conviction of Thomas Libous.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - It can cost drivers three points and between $50 and $100 dollars per person but that's still not enough to prevent New Yorkers to drive without safety belts.

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - The state legislature is considering legislation that would permanently terminate driving privileges for those convicted of three or more serious driving felonies, including DWI and vehicular manslaughter.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Drivers convicted of three of offenses deemed "serious" by officials, such as driving while intoxicated or vehicular manslaughter, may lose their licenses forever.