Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
Democrats scored key victories in yesterday's elections.
These are some of the first major votes since President Trump took office.
In New York City, state lawmaker Zoran Mamdani won election as mayor.
Two women, both former Congresswomen, won gubernatorial elections.
Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikey Sherrill in New Jersey.
Mike Hayes of Member Station WNYC was at Cheryl's New Jersey Victory Party.
Cheryl will be just the second woman governor in the state's history and the first from her party.
It's also the first time in over 60 years that either party has won three consecutive governor's terms in New Jersey.
Shortly before 10 p.m.
Cheryl took the stage.
I just got a call.
from Jack Chittarelli, and I want to recognize him for stepping up.
She vowed to be a governor for all New Jerseyans, whether they voted for her or not.
For NPR News, I'm Mike Hayes in East Brunswick.
This is day 36 of the federal government shutdown.
The Transportation Department is warning it may close some U.S.
airspace if the government shutdown extends into next week.
NPR's Joel Rose reports such a drastic move could lead to extensive delays for travelers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it is safe to fly and that the Federal Aviation Administration will restrict the number of planes in the air