The Daily Freeman is reporting New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo defeated challenger Zephyr Teachout in the state’s Democratic primary Tues., Sept. 9. In the race for lieutenant governor, Cuomo running mate Kathy Hochul (HOKE-ul) defeated Teachout’s No. 2, Timothy Wu. Drug law activist and comedian Randy Credico came in a distant third in the gubernatorial primary. Teachout and Wu carried Ulster, Dutchess, Greene and Columbia counties by wide margins. They also won most of eastern New York, except for the New York City area. Cuomo and Hochul dominated central and western New York. Teachout was largely unknown to voters. She criticized Cuomo for his support for charter schools and business-friendly tax cuts while saying he had not done enough to address government corruption and income inequality. Cuomo is seeking a second, four-year term as governor. He now faces Republican Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino in November. Roger Anglim is reporting in The Daily Mail Democrat Laura Krzeminski (Kriz-mIHn-skee) defeated Republican Rick Jacobs to win the Independence Party line in her bid for Catskill Town Justice. The attorney and political newcomer won the spot by a wide margin (24 to 4). In the 102nd Assembly District, Michael Buttino won the Conservative line. He will challenge incumbent Republican Assembly member Pete Lopez of Schoharie in November.