Historic change swept across America and NY last night, sweeping aside the legacy of the Bush administration. Sen. Barack Obama, with his theme of hope and change, became the first African-America elected President. In New York, for the first time in decades, the Senate went Democrat, with a number of surprising upsets in Buffalo along with a strong Democratic showing on Long Island and NYC. While at least one race remains too close to call, it is anticipated that two of the eldest Senate Republicans may resign, prompting special elections. The question now of course is will the Democrats deliver on the promises of change that their supporters embraced or will as normal the powers of special interest prevail even in defeat. The other big winner in NYS was the Working Families Party, who demonstrated that they have the most potent get out the vote operation, leading the Senate Democrats to victory.