The Broome County Board of Elections is conducting a recount of paper ballots in the close race for Whitney Point Mayor.

Residents voted March 18 in the contest between Trustees Ryan Reynolds and Jason Somers.

The current mayor, David Downs earlier said he was stepping away from village politics.

The vote recount will be held starting at 9 a-m Tuesday, March 24 in the Whitney Point offices on Liberty Street.

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