In the Schenectady County town of Niskayuna, Democrat Jaime Lynn Puccioni has defeated Republican Hamayun “Joey” Faizy in the race for Town Supervisor. Republican Supervisor Yasmine Syed was not seeking re-election.
Residents of one Schenectady County town will elect a new supervisor this fall. Niskayuna Town Supervisor Yasmine Syed is not seeking a third two-year term. The Republican says she will leave office at the end of the year and move to the Syracuse area, where her husband will be stationed with the Air Force Medical Service Corps. Running to replace Syed is Democrat Jaime Lynn Puccioni, a University at Albany education professor who serves on Niskayuna’s Task Force of Racial Equity and Justice. We moved here when my son was in elementary school, and now we re looking at colleges. I ve seen firsthand that Niskayuna is a wonderful town, we have great schools quality of life, diversity. And over the years, our family has enjoyed all the town has to offer, from the town parks, to the green spaces, youth sports, summer camps, even activities organized by the senior center. But, you know, for all the great aspects of Niskayuna, I am the type of person who is always looking to make things better. And just in my nature, as a teacher, teacher, a manager and a researcher to take notice of strengths and opportunities for growth.”