James Farrell

Education Reporter for @WFAE. Formerly @Forbes | @courthousenews | editor for @TheSuns_WNY | @FremontTribune | @columbiajourn '16 | @bostoncollege '15

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[James Farrell @farrellj329]

Scott Honer will serve a two year term as Councilman while Julia Mombrea and Joe Liberti will serve four-year terms.

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Republicans have declared victory in all four Orchard Park Town Board seats, with Councilman Eugene Majchrzak winning the supervisor spot.

[The Suns @thesuns_wny]

Orchard Park Republicans have a strong lead in the race for two four-year council seats, with more than 70% of Election Day votes counted.
Julia Mombrea (R): 3,443
Joseph C. Liberti (R): 3,422
Michael B. Risman (D): 2,009
Mary M. Penn (D): 1,958

[James Farrell @farrellj329]

Republican council candidate Scott Honer says he was out at the polls all day and saw a big turnout. Said he's not making any guesses on results until the final votes are counted.

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Up the road at Mangia, the local Republican candidates are starting to track results.

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Council candidate Janis Colarusso said she felt optimistic about her and fellow Dems but she added: "it could go either way, and that's OK."

[James Farrell @farrellj329]

Out covering Election parties in Orchard Park tonight. The local Dems are meeting here at the Byrd House on N Buffalo. Town Supervisor Candidate Dan Teplesky says he's excited to see results come in. "It's just like Christmas," he said.

[James Farrell @farrellj329]

Here at the Chestnut Ridge Park Casino, voter turnout has been "brisk" and voters are "enthusiastic," poll worker Mike Nunn tells me. One of the busiest non-presidential local elections he's worked in 10 years, he said.

[Jacob Tierney @Soolseem]

I’m covering the election in West Seneca for @thesuns_wny.

Democratic town council candidate David Smaczniak is at Vigilant Fire Department.

“It’s been pretty encouraging with the steady stream of people coming in and out,” he said. “It’s nice to see.”

[James Farrell @farrellj329]

Foot traffic picking up here at Nativity as we approach noon. I'm hearing from voters who want candidates who support the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail and others who oppose local marijuana dispensaries. But most say they came out to vote because they see it as their civic duty.

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I'm here at Nativity Church covering Election Day in Orchard Park for @thesuns_wny. Poll workers say there's been a steady flow of voters generally typical to past years so far.

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A big year for the Orchard Park town board: three council seats and town supervisor are up for grabs as the board upsizes to five members.

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Some OP drivers getting into the spirit of Election Day.

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[James Farrell @farrellj329]

It's pretty quiet here at the Municipal Center as the morning rush dies down. Poll workers say there's been a steady stream of voters but nothing out of the ordinary for local races. "Not like last year" with the presidential election, one says.

[Francesca Bond @chessabond]

Hi! I’ll be tweeting from the polls today following elections in Hamburg and Evans for @thesuns_wny. In Hamburg, we’re covering a contentious race between Democrat @RandallHoak and Republican @StefanMychajliw for town supervisor.

[James Farrell @farrellj329]

Democratic Council Candidate Mary Penn is here at the OP Municipal Center, her polling place, meeting with voters. Says today is "a wonderful opportunity for change in Orchard Park."

[The Suns @thesuns_wny]

For election news throughout the day from Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca and Eden/Evans, follow The Sun's team of reporters, Francesca Bond @chessabond, James Farrell @farrellj329 and Jacob Tierney @Soolseem.

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Democrat candidate for supervisor Dan Teplesky outside of Natvity campaigning. Says he believes Orchard Park is ready for change. He voted early and plans to spend the day visiting polling sites.

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Councilman Majchrzak, who's running for Town Supervisor, comes to nativity to cast his ballot. Says he feels good about his chances, but also following some usual election day superstitions.