In this week’s New York Minute, we’re bringing you recent primary results and the spring 2024 economic update from TruStage. Then, join us in congratulating SeaComm FCU for a recent recognition, and relive the fun from EXCEL24 by browsing pictures from the weekend! We’re bringing you the latest credit union news in our weekly New York Minute!

State And Congressional Primary Results

June 25 was the final day of voting in Primary Elections for all seats in the New York State Legislature and House of Representatives. All candidates who were victorious in the Primary Elections will be on the ballot in the General Election this November. Below, we have provided the results for key races that have a declared winner.

Please note that while some candidates have declared victory, all results are considered unofficial until formally certified by the Board of Elections (BOE). The latest election results for all of the Primary Elections can be accessed via the New York Times tracker here, and the New York State Board of Elections results tracker here.

The articles below provide insight into the results. If you are unable to access any of the articles below please email publications@nycua.org.

• Incumbent New York state legislators enjoy a quiet primary (Politico)
• Bowman loses to Latimer in NY Democratic primary shaped by Israel-Hamas war
• (Gothamist)
• Mannion wins Democratic primary in battleground upstate New York House seat
• (Politico)
• Victors emerge in Capital Region Democratic Assembly districts (Times Union)
• In N.Y. Assembly Primaries, incumbency outweighs political differences (New York
• Times)

Key Races

*Denotes incumbent

Bold denotes race winner

House of Representatives

16th Congressional District – Parts of Westchester and Bronx Counties.

• Jamaal Bowman (D, WFP)* – 41.3%
• George Latimer (D) – 58.1%

22nd Congressional District – Parts of Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga

Counties – Seat currently held by Representative Brandon Williams (R).

• John Mannion (D, WFP) – 61.4%
• Sarah Klee Hood (D) – 37.8%

State Senate

6th Senate District – Part of Nassau County – Seat vacated by Senator Thomas’ retirement.

• Siela Bynoe (D) – 51.3%
• Taylor Darling (D) – 44.7%

48th Senate District – Cayuga County and part of Onondaga County – Seat currently held by

Senator Rachel May (D, WFP).

• Caleb Slater (R) – 53.4%
• Fanny Villarreal (R) – 41.1%

59th Senate District – Parts of Kings, New York, and Queens Counties.

• Kristen Gonzalez (D, WFP)* – 83.9%
• Gus Lambropoulos (D) – 14.5%

State Assembly

35th Assembly District – Part of Queens County – Seat vacated by Assemblymember Aubry’s

retirement.

• Larinda Hooks (D, WFP) – 57.0%
• Hiram Monserrate (D) – 39.0%

37th Assembly District – Part of Queens County.

• Juan Ardila (D)* – 9.7%
• Claire Valdez (D, WFP) – 58.0%
• Johanna Carmona (D) – 31.3% 

40th Assembly District – Part of Queens County.

• Ron Kim (D, WFP)* – 53.1%
• Yi Chen (D) – 39.1%
• Dao Yin (D) – 5.8%

50th Assembly District – Part of Kings County.

• Emily Gallagher (D, WFP)* – 74.9%
• Andrew Bodiford (D) – 3.5%
• Anathea Simpkins (D) – 20.6%

52nd Assembly District – Part of Kings County.

• Jo Anne Simon (D, WFP)* – 78.0%
• Scott Budow (D) – 20.0%

56th Assembly District – Part of Kings County.

• Stefani Zinerman (D)* – 52.5%
• Eon Tyrell Huntley (D) – 46.7%

68th Assembly District – Part of New York County.

• Eddie Gibbs (D)* – 41.4%
• Xavier Santiago (D) – 32.7%
• Tamika Mapp (D) – 16.4%
• William Smith (D) – 6.3%

69th Assembly District – Parts of New York County – Seat vacated by Assemblymember

O’Donnell’s retirement.

• Micah Lasher (D) – 52.3%
• Eli Northrup (D, WFP) – 34.0%
• Carmen Quinones (D) – 5.7%
• Melissa Rosenberg (D) – 4.8%
• Jack Kellner (D) – 2.0%

82nd Assembly District – Part of Bronx County.

• Michael Benedetto (D)* – 60.9%
• Jonathan Soto (D, WFP) – 36.9%

84th Assembly District – Part of Bronx County.

• Amanda Septimo (D, WFP)* – 69.4%
• Hector Feliciano (D) – 25.1%

92nd Assembly District – Part of Westchester County.

• MaryJane Shimsky (D, WFP)* – 56.7%
• Thomas Abinanti (D) – 38.1%

103rd Assembly District – Parts of Ulster and Dutchess Counties.

• Sarahana Shrestha (D, WFP)* – 66.2%
• Gabi Madden (D) – 33.6%

106th Assembly District – Parts of Columbia and Dutchess Counties.

• Didi Barrett (D)* – 57.0%
• Claire Cousin (D, WFP) – 42.7%

107th Assembly District – Parts of Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, and Washington Counties –

Seat currently held by Assemblymember Scott Bendett (R).

• Chloe Pierce (D, WFP) – 52.8%
• Kent Sopris (D) – 44.1%

109th Assembly District – Parts of Albany County – Seat vacated by Assemblymember Fahy’s

decision to run for State Senate.

• Gabriella Romero (D, WFP) – 29.2%
• Owusu Anane (D) – 14.0%
• Ginnie Farrell (D) – 20.7%
• Jack Flynn (D) – 7.8%
• Andrew Joyce (D) – 8.8%
• Dustin Reidy (D) – 16.7%

137th Assembly District – Parts of Monroe County.

• Demond Meeks (D, WFP)* – 63.4%
• Willie Lightfoot (D) – 33.0%

Albany County District Attorney

• David Soares (D)* – 44.5%
• Lee Kindlon (D) – 53.9%

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the Association’s Chief Advocacy Officer Amy Kramer at Amy.Kramer@nycua.org. 

EXCEL24: See the Pictures and Relive the Fun!

Don’t miss out on reliving the memorable moments from EXCEL 24! If you attended our event, we invite you to browse through the photo galleries linked below. Feel free to download any pictures you find of yourself and share them with your network. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Andrew Elder of Best Frame Forward for capturing these fantastic memories.

SeaComm FCU and ESL FCU Named to “Great Place To Work” List

Join us in congratulating SeaComm Federal Credit Union and ESL Federal Credit Union on being the most recent credit unions to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work^®’. This honor recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience, and helps identify these institutions as those that offer a great company culture, certified by employee feedback.

The certification by Great Place to Work^® reflects these institutions’ ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and engaging workplace. It highlights the credit unions’ success in maintaining a culture that fosters employee satisfaction and organizational excellence. Congratulations to SeaComm and ESL on continuing to set a high standard as best places to work in the country.

TruStage Report: Spring ‘24 Updates from Steve Rick, Chief Economist

Stay updated with the latest insights from TruStage’s Spring 2024 report! This comprehensive analysis forecasts slow but steady economic growth and potential interest rate reductions in 2024, highlighting the ongoing battle against inflation and its implications for credit unions. Dive into detailed predictions on inflation rates, the Consumer Price Index, real GDP, and the looming liquidity risks that may challenge the financial services environment. For a deeper understanding of these trends and how they could impact your credit union, access the full report now and prepare for the year ahead with strategic insights from TruStage experts.

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