Many local elections in New York state are going to be moving to even years to line up with national elections. It's a controversial move that was just approved by a state appeals court.

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A mid-level court has upheld a state law to move local elections in New York to even-numbered years to align them with state and federal contests. Above, the state Capitol in Albany.