Mark Weiner
@markweiner.bsky.social
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Washington Correspondent, Syracuse Post-Standard and syracuse.com.
Exclusive: NY State Young Republicans stiffed Syracuse hotel for lavish party before racist chat ended their run
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NY State Young Republicans stiffed Syracuse hotel for lavish party before racist chat ended their run
Embattled GOP group failed to fully pay bills for three-course steak dinner, luncheon and open bars at Syracuse hotel.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/10/ny-state-young-republicans-stiffed-syracuse-hotel-for-lavish-party-before-racist-chat-ended-their-run.html
6 days ago
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Why did Syracuse’s airport reject Kristi Noem’s video? A no-politics policy, it seems
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Why did Syracuse’s airport reject Kristi Noem’s video? A no-politics policy, it seems
Syracuse airport officials refuse to answer questions about why they won't show controversial video.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/10/why-did-syracuses-airport-reject-kristi-noems-video-a-no-politics-policy-it-seems.html
12 days ago
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Syracuse airport isn’t showing Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for government shutdown
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Syracuse airport isn’t showing Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for shutdown
Some airports refuse to show the politically partisan video from the Homeland Security boss at TSA checkpoints.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/10/syracuse-airport-isnt-showing-kristi-noem-video-that-blames-democrats-for-shutdown.html
13 days ago
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Trump cancels clean energy grant for Syracuse factory, putting expansion plans in jeopardy: 'It's just killing us'
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Trump cancels clean energy grant to expand Syracuse factory: ‘It’s just killing us’
Bitzer Scroll rethinks expansion plans after federal grant is canceled for $25 million project in DeWitt.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/10/trump-cancels-clean-energy-grant-to-expand-syracuse-factory-its-just-killing-us.html
21 days ago
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Syracuse educator kicks off independent campaign to fix a broken Congress
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Syracuse educator kicks off independent campaign to fix a broken Congress
Political novice wants to challenge Rep. John Mannion, D-Geddes, in the 2026 election.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/10/syracuse-educator-kicks-off-independent-campaign-to-fix-a-broken-congress.html
25 days ago
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What would a government shutdown mean for Central New York? Here’s what to know
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What would a government shutdown mean for Central New York? Here’s what to know
Congress faces Oct. 1 deadline to strike a deal that would avert the first federal government shutdown since 2018.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/09/central-new-yorks-guide-to-a-federal-government-shutdown-what-you-need-to-know.html
27 days ago
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NY lawmakers want to ban anonymous reports of child abuse. Will Hochul sign their bill?
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NY lawmakers want to ban anonymous reports of child abuse. Will Hochul sign their bill?
Advocates say New York's child abuse hotline is plagued by false and malicious reports.
https://www.syracuse.com/news/2025/09/ny-lawmakers-want-to-ban-anonymous-reports-of-child-abuse-will-hochul-sign-their-bill.html
about 1 month ago
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Prof faults Syracuse University for ‘intentionally’ misleading statement on Charlie Kirk posts
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Prof faults Syracuse University for ‘intentionally’ misleading statement on Charlie Kirk posts
The university said 2 professors were "on leave" in a statement about their social media posts. There was more to the story.
https://www.syracuse.com/news/2025/09/prof-faults-syracuse-university-for-intentionally-misleading-statement-on-charlie-kirk-posts.html
about 1 month ago
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New York Democrats want to ‘fight fire with fire’ on congressional maps. It won’t be that easy
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NY Democrats want to ‘fight fire with fire’ on congressional maps. It won’t be that easy
Gov. Kathy Hochul has few options to act quickly after Texas moves forward with partisan gerrymandering of House seats.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/09/ny-democrats-want-to-fight-fire-with-fire-on-congressional-maps-it-wont-be-that-easy.html
about 1 month ago
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Syracuse school children to regain foster grandparents after Trump cuts are reversed
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Syracuse school children to regain foster grandparents after Trump cuts are reversed
Program for at-risk students in Syracuse schools had been suspended after Trump's White House abruptly cut off funding.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/09/syracuse-school-children-to-regain-foster-grandparents-after-trump-cuts-are-reversed.html
about 2 months ago
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Trump’s war on green energy gives NY’s solar industry a surge before the storm
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Trump’s war on green energy gives NY’s solar industry a surge before the storm
Trump's big bill ends tax credits for rooftop solar panels, other clean energy projects, 7 years earlier than planned.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/09/trumps-war-on-green-energy-gives-nys-solar-industry-a-surge-before-the-storm.html
about 2 months ago
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NY legislator jumps into race to unseat US Rep. John Mannion in
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NY legislator jumps into race to unseat US Rep. John Mannion in 2026
Army veteran becomes 2nd Republican to launch campaign for 22nd Congressional District seat in Central New York.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/08/ny-legislator-jumps-into-race-to-unseat-us-rep-john-mannion-in-2026.html
2 months ago
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Republican recruit passes on bid for Congress. So who will GOP find to oppose Rep. John Mannion in
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Republican recruit passes on bid for Congress. Who will GOP find to oppose John Mannion?
New York GOP leaders fail to convince one of their top recruits to challenge Democratic Rep. John Mannion in 2026.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/08/republican-recruit-passes-on-bid-for-congress-who-will-gop-find-to-oppose-john-mannion.html
3 months ago
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Schumer in Central New York unveils bill to reverse Trump’s Medicaid cuts
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Schumer in Central New York unveils bill to reverse Trump’s Medicaid cuts
Auburn Community Hospital officials warn of bill's impact to rural hospitals. About 40% of its patients are eligible for Medicaid.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/08/schumer-in-central-new-york-unveils-bill-to-reverse-trumps-medicaid-cuts.html
3 months ago
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Micron hires one of country’s biggest construction firms to start chipmaking project in Syracuse's suburbs. It's a big milestone in planned $100 billion project.
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Micron hires one of country’s biggest construction firms to start chipmaking project in Clay
The company built the amphitheater on Onondaga Lake.
https://www.syracuse.com/micron/2025/08/micron-hires-one-of-countrys-biggest-construction-firms-to-start-chipmaking-project-in-clay.html
3 months ago
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Trump’s big bill boosts Micron’s tax break for Clay chip plants by about $5 billion
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Trump’s big bill boosts Micron’s tax break for Clay chip plants by about $5 billion
Trump's tax and spending law gives a bigger tax credit to semiconductor manufacturers who build new plants.
https://www.syracuse.com/micron/2025/07/trumps-big-bill-boosts-microns-tax-break-for-clay-chip-plants-by-about-5-billion.html
3 months ago
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How Trump’s novel move insulates top U.S. prosecutor in Upstate NY from normal scrutiny
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How Trump’s novel move insulates top U.S. prosecutor in Upstate NY from normal scrutiny
John Sarcone can evade the normal approvals through an unusual move by Trump's Justice Department.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/07/how-trumps-novel-move-insulates-top-us-prosecutor-in-upstate-ny-from-normal-scrutiny.html
3 months ago
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John Sarcone says he’s Upstate NY’s top federal prosecutor ‘indefinitely’ or until Trump makes him a judge (
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John Sarcone claims U.S. Attorney position 'indefinitely' despite judges' removal attempt
We ran into Sarcone at an event Tuesday night. He said he's here to stay as U.S. Attorney.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/07/sarcone-says-hes-upstate-nys-top-us-prosecutor-indefinitely-or-until-trump-makes-him-a-judge-syracusecom-exclusive.html
3 months ago
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Federal judges oust Trump’s top prosecutor for Upstate New York
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Federal judges oust Trump’s top prosecutor for Upstate New York
John A. Sarcone III served as the top federal prosecutor for a 32-county region in Upstate New York.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/07/federal-judges-oust-trumps-top-prosecutor-for-upstate-new-york.html
3 months ago
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Trump’s cuts would slash $1.3 million from WCNY public TV and radio in Syracuse
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Trump’s cuts would slash $1.3 million from WCNY TV and radio in Syracuse
WCNY would lose 20% of its annual budget under Trump plan to cancel $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/07/trumps-cuts-would-slash-13-million-from-wcny-tv-and-radio-in-syracuse.html
4 months ago
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Syracuse children lose ‘foster grandparents’ after Trump administration holds up funding
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Syracuse children lose ‘foster grandparents’ after Trump administration holds up funding
PEACE Inc. suspends program that matches at-risk Syracuse students with volunteers over age 55.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/07/syracuse-children-lose-foster-grandparents-after-trump-administration-holds-up-funding.html
4 months ago
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What’s in Trump’s mega-bill? See what it means for Central New York
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What’s in Trump’s big budget bill? See what it means for Central New York
GOP bill will touch the lives of most Central New Yorkers, affecting taxes, child care and energy costs, social safety net programs.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/07/whats-in-trumps-big-bill-see-what-it-means-for-central-new-york.html
4 months ago
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In reversal, Trump administration spares Syracuse office serving New York farmers
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In reversal, Trump administration spares Syracuse office serving New York farmers
Trump's DOGE team wanted to close USDA's New York headquarters office in downtown Syracuse.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/07/in-reversal-trump-administration-spares-syracuse-office-helping-new-york-farmers.html
4 months ago
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Senate OKs Trump’s plan to cancel millions for new Syracuse neighborhood
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Senate OKs Trump’s plan to cancel millions for new Syracuse neighborhood
Congress moves to cancel $30 million grant from Federal Highway Administration.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/07/senate-oks-trumps-plan-to-cancel-millions-for-new-syracuse-neighborhood.html
4 months ago
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Federal judges will weigh fate of John Sarcone, Trump’s top prosecutor in Upstate New York
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Federal judges will weigh fate of John Sarcone, Trump’s top prosecutor in Upstate NY
U.S. District Court judges meet in Albany to decide if political appointee should continue as interim U.S. attorney.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/federal-judges-will-weigh-fate-of-john-sarcone-trumps-top-prosecutor-in-upstate-ny.html
4 months ago
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John Mannion’s moment: How Central New York's congressman found his voice in Trump’s America
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Mannion’s moment: How Central New York congressman found his voice in Trump’s America
Rep. John Mannion emerges as outspoken fighter against Trump's "reckless" agenda.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/mannions-moment-how-central-new-york-congressman-found-his-voice-in-trumps-america.html
4 months ago
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Hochul stops in Central NY for private reception. The cost of admission? Up to $18,000
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Hochul stops in Central NY for private reception. The cost of admission? Up to $18,000
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul raises money at exclusive event for high-dollar campaign donors in DeWitt.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/hochul-stops-in-central-ny-for-private-reception-the-cost-of-admission-up-to-18000.html
4 months ago
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House GOP bill punishes Syracuse, other ‘sanctuary cities’ by closing federal small biz offices
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House GOP bill punishes Syracuse, other ‘sanctuary cities’ by closing federal small biz offices
Republicans move to close Small Business Administration offices in "lawless jurisdictions" as battle escalates over immigration policy.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/house-gop-bill-punishes-syracuse-other-sanctuary-cities-by-closing-federal-small-biz-offices.html
5 months ago
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul will defend NY immigration policies in testimony to Congress: ‘This is personal for me’
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Hochul will defend NY immigration policies in testimony to Congress: ‘This is personal for me’
Gov. Kathy Hochul agrees to testify at request of House Republicans investigating "sanctuary" policies in Democratic-run states.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/hochul-to-defend-nys-immigration-policies-in-testimony-to-congress-this-is-personal-for-me.html
5 months ago
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How Trump’s massive tax and spending bill would impact Central New Yorkers
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How Trump’s massive tax and spending bill would impact Central New Yorkers
GOP bill will determine what you pay in taxes, health care and child care costs; cut funding for a new neighborhood to rise in place of I-81.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/how-trumps-massive-tax-and-spending-bill-would-impact-central-new-yorkers.html
5 months ago
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Trump order would open New York’s only national forest to increased logging
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Trump order would open New York’s only national forest to increased logging
U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand raise alarm about threat to "crown jewel" of Finger Lakes region.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/trump-order-would-open-new-yorks-only-national-forest-to-increased-logging.html
5 months ago
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House GOP’s ‘big beautiful bill’ cancels millions for Syracuse to revitalize poor neighborhood cut off by Interstate 81
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House GOP’s ‘big beautiful bill’ cancels millions for Syracuse to revitalize poor neighborhood near I-81
Syracuse would lose $30 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/house-gops-big-beautiful-bill-cancels-millions-for-syracuse-to-revitalize-poor-neighborhood-near-i-81.html
5 months ago
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Syracuse champ Simran Sanders finishes in top tier at Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Syracuse champ Simran Sanders finishes in top tier at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School student is the 3-time champion in Central New York.
https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2025/05/syracuse-champ-simran-sanders-finishes-in-top-tier-at-scripps-national-spelling-bee.html
5 months ago
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Syracuse champion Simran Sanders aces first day at Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Syracuse champion Simran Sanders aces first day at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School student advances to quarterfinal round.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/syracuse-champion-simran-sanders-aces-first-day-at-scripps-national-spelling-bee.html
5 months ago
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Farmers, faith leaders, Schumer unite to condemn Republican bill that cuts food aid
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Farmers, faith leaders, Schumer unite to condemn GOP bill that cuts food aid
Leaders warn that 20,000 children, seniors and other needy Central New Yorkers could lose their SNAP benefits.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/farmers-faith-leaders-schumer-unite-to-condemn-gop-bill-that-cuts-food-aid.html
5 months ago
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GOP leaders call Rep. John Mannion’s town hall meeting ‘political theater’
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GOP leaders call Rep. John Mannion’s town hall meeting ‘political theater’
Mannion kept location secret, required tickets and IDs for his first town hall meeting as a member of Congress.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/gop-leaders-call-rep-john-mannions-town-hall-meeting-political-theater.html
5 months ago
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Gov. Kathy Hochul slams proposal to raise National Grid’s rates 20% for Upstate New York
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Hochul slams proposal to raise National Grid’s rates 20% for Upstate New York
Proposed rate hike over three years would be the largest in decades.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/hochul-slams-proposal-to-raise-national-grids-rates-20-for-upstate-new-york.html
6 months ago
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Rep. John Mannion at town hall meeting: We’re in a constitutional crisis
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Rep. John Mannion at town hall meeting: We’re in a constitutional crisis
Central New York congressman said he didn't expect to spend his initial months in office defending democracy.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/rep-john-mannion-at-town-hall-meeting-were-in-a-constitutional-crisis.html
6 months ago
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Central New York Regional Market loses out on $35 million for renovations in final state budget deal
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CNY Regional Market loses out on $35 million for renovations in state budget agreement
State lawmakers requested money to start a massive makeover of the historic market in Syracuse.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/cny-regional-market-loses-out-on-35-million-for-renovations-in-state-budget-agreement.html
6 months ago
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New York's budget to fund $30 million upgrade to State Fair music venues, Expo Center
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NY budget to fund $30 million upgrade to State Fair music venues, Expo Center
Improvements planned for Chevy Court and Suburban Park at New York State air.
https://www.syracuse.com/statefair/2025/05/ny-budget-to-fund-30-million-upgrade-to-state-fair-music-venues-expo-center.html
6 months ago
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Rep. John Mannion to host first town hall meeting since taking office
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Rep. John Mannion to host first town hall meeting since taking office
Public meeting will be open only to residents of the 22nd Congressional District.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/rep-john-mannion-to-host-first-town-hall-meeting-since-taking-office.html
6 months ago
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NY budget sets aside at least $100 million to boost Onondaga County water supply for Micron Technology
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NY budget sets aside at least $100 million to boost Onondaga County water supply for Micron
Stare funding would provide the initial funding for a second pipeline to Lake Ontario to double water supply.
https://www.syracuse.com/micron/2025/05/ny-budget-sets-aside-at-least-100-million-to-boost-onondaga-county-water-supply-for-micron.html
6 months ago
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New York state budget deal includes $450 million to build new Upstate emergency room in Syracuse
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New York state budget deal includes $450 million to build new Upstate ER in Syracuse
Gov. Kathy Hochul had proposed $200 million in funding to replace outdated and overcrowded emergency room.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/new-york-state-budget-deal-includes-450-million-to-build-new-upstate-er-in-syracuse.html
6 months ago
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House GOP moves to cancel funding to revitalize poor neighborhood near Interstate 81 in Syracuse
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House GOP moves to cancel funding to revitalize poor neighborhood near I-81 in Syracuse
Syracuse could lose $30 million federal grant aimed at starting massive $800 million redevelopment project.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/05/house-gop-moves-to-cancel-funding-to-revitalize-poor-neighborhood-near-i-81-in-syracuse.html
6 months ago
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Upstate business leaders to NY House members: Don’t let anyone undermine CHIPS Act
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Upstate business leaders to NY House members: Don’t let anyone undermine CHIPS Act
President Trump wants to pull plug on federal program that lured Micron Technology to Central New York.
https://www.syracuse.com/micron/2025/04/upstate-business-leaders-to-ny-house-members-dont-let-anyone-undermine-chips-act.html
6 months ago
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NY budget showdown: Hochul digs in as lawmakers push for new Upstate ER in Syracuse
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NY budget showdown: Hochul digs in as lawmakers push for new Upstate ER in Syracuse
Central New York lawmakers push for $450 million University Hospital expansion in last-minute budget lobbying blitz.
https://www.syracuse.com/health/2025/04/ny-budget-showdown-hochul-digs-in-as-lawmakers-push-for-new-upstate-er-in-syracuse.html
6 months ago
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Trump administration revokes visas of 3 Syracuse University students without warning
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Trump administration revokes visas of 3 Syracuse University students without warning
SU says it received no notice or explanation about the targeting of its international students.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/04/trump-administration-revokes-visas-of-3-syracuse-university-students-without-warning.html
6 months ago
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Rep. Claudia Tenney visits prison in El Salvador holding deported migrants
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Rep. Claudia Tenney visits prison in El Salvador holding deported migrants
Central New York Republican praises Trump's move to deport migrants to notorious prison.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/04/rep-claudia-tenney-visits-prison-in-el-salvador-holding-deported-migrants.html
6 months ago
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Election officials: 2 Democrats fail to qualify for Syracuse mayor’s race
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Election officials: 2 Democrats fail to qualify for Syracuse mayor’s race
Preliminary ruling from the Onondaga County Board of Elections sets up a 3-person Democratic primary for mayor.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/04/election-officials-2-democrats-fail-to-qualify-for-syracuse-mayors-race.html
6 months ago
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Two Republicans consider challenging Rep. John Mannion in 2026 election for
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Two Republicans consider challenging Rep. John Mannion in 2026 election
Potential GOP House candidates have served as local lawmakers in Central New York.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/04/two-republicans-consider-challenging-rep-john-mannion-in-2026-election.html
7 months ago
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