Mark Weiner
@markweiner.bsky.social
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Washington Correspondent, Syracuse Post-Standard and syracuse.com.
Mo Brown launches primary bid to unseat Bill Magnarelli for NY Assembly seat in Syracuse
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https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2026/02/mo-brown-launches-primary-bid-to-unseat-bill-magnarelli-for-ny-assembly-seat-in-syracuse.html
2 days ago
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Onondaga County Democrats dump Manlius supervisor as they choose 2026 candidates: See list
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Democrats dump Manlius supervisor as they choose 2026 candidates: See list
Onondaga County Democratic Committee chooses dozens of candidates for local, state and federal offices.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2026/02/democrats-dump-manlius-supervisor-as-they-choose-2026-candidates-see-list.html
10 days ago
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Republican leaders in Central New York move to distance the party from Trump, fearing another November blowout.
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Fearing another November blowout, Central NY Republicans plot how to survive Trump’s damage
After worst election losses in nearly 50 years, Onondaga County Republican Party looks to distance itself from Trump.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2026/02/fearing-another-november-blowout-central-ny-republicans-plot-how-to-survive-trumps-damage.html
18 days ago
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Rep. John Mannion calls ICE ‘a personal paramilitary unit to the president’
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Rep. John Mannion calls ICE ‘a personal paramilitary unit to the president’
Central New York congressman says Americans are "living in a tyrannous state” after a second protester is killed by federal agents.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2026/01/rep-john-mannion-calls-ice-a-personal-paramilitary-unit-to-the-president.html
27 days ago
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Trump’s potential freeze on NY child care funding prompts confusion, outrage
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Trump’s potential freeze on NY child care funding prompts confusion, outrage
Trump may hold up $10 billion in federal aid for low-income children and families in 5 Democratic-run states.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2026/01/trumps-potential-freeze-on-ny-child-care-funding-prompts-confusion-outrage.html
about 2 months ago
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Onondaga County lawmaker launches bid to unseat state Sen. Rachel May
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Onondaga County lawmaker launches bid to unseat state Sen. Rachel May
Retired Onondaga County sheriff's deputy will seek Republican nomination in 48th Senate District.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2026/01/onondaga-county-lawmaker-launches-bid-to-unseat-state-sen-rachel-may.html
about 2 months ago
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Rep. Elise Stefanik drops bid for New York governor
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Rep. Elise Stefanik drops bid for New York governor
Stefanik cites Republican primary challenge from Bruce Blakeman for her decision to exit race.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/12/rep-elise-stefanik-drops-bid-for-new-york-governor.html
2 months ago
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After Upstate NY listening tour, Schumer looks to build 2026 affordability agenda for Democrats
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Schumer plans to use what he learned from Upstate New York to build Dems’ 2026 agenda
Senate Democratic leader says the party will focus on lowering costs for Americans as it tries to win the midterm elections.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/12/schumer-plans-to-use-what-he-learned-from-upstate-new-york-to-build-dems-2026-agenda.html
2 months ago
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Syracuse.com
3 months ago
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill for toll-free Thruway trips in Onondaga County
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Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill for toll-free Thruway trips in Onondaga County
State lawmakers said bill would have helped ease traffic gridlock during Interstate 81 construction in Syracuse.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/12/gov-kathy-hochul-vetoes-bill-for-toll-free-thruway-trips-in-onondaga-county.html
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Veteran Onondaga County lawmaker will seek New York Assembly seat in 2026
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Veteran Onondaga County lawmaker will seek New York Assembly seat in 2026
Republican plans to campaign for 126th Assembly District seat spanning Onondaga and Cayuga counties.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/12/veteran-onondaga-county-lawmaker-will-seek-new-york-assembly-seat-in-2026.html
3 months ago
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Will judge toss Trump’s top prosecutor for 32 counties in Upstate New York? Similar cases provide a road map
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Will court toss Trump’s prosecutor in Upstate NY? Similar cases provide a road map
Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone faces legal challenge that questions the legitimacy of his appointment to the post.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/12/will-court-toss-trumps-prosecutor-in-upstate-ny-similar-cases-provide-a-road-map.html
3 months ago
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Bills waiting for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature include a free Thruway commuter pass for Central New Yorkers during I-81 construction.
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Central New York bills waiting for Hochul’s signature include free Thruway commuter pass
Gov. Kathy Hochul considers bill to make NYS Thruway free for Onondaga County residents during I-81 construction project.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/12/central-new-york-bills-waiting-for-hochuls-signature-include-free-thruway-commuter-pass.html
3 months ago
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Rep. John Mannion's bill would rename Syracuse post office to honor slain police officer Wallie Howard Jr.
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House bill would rename Syracuse post office in honor of slain police officer
Rep. John Mannion wants to rename the Colvin-Elmwood Post Office on Syracuse's South Side.
https://www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11/house-bill-would-rename-syracuse-post-office-in-honor-of-slain-police-officer.html
3 months ago
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Syracuse.com
3 months ago
How will Rep. John Mannion vote on the bill to end the government shutdown?
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How will Rep. John Mannion vote on the bill to end the government shutdown?
House prepares to vote on a funding bill that would end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/11/how-will-rep-john-mannion-vote-on-the-bill-to-end-the-government-shutdown.html
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Syracuse native will serve as top deputy to Zohran Mamdani in New York City
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Syracuse native will serve as top deputy to Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Mamdani turns to 74-year-old budget expert to serve as first deputy mayor.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/11/syracuse-native-will-serve-as-top-deputy-to-zohran-mamdani-in-new-york-city.html
3 months ago
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Central New York Republican leaders line up behind Elise Stefanik for governor
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Central New York Republican leaders line up behind Elise Stefanik for governor
A dozen Republican leaders in the Syracuse area endorse Stefanik's bid for the GOP nomination.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/11/central-new-york-republican-leaders-line-up-behind-elise-stefanik-for-governor.html
3 months ago
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Central New York Republicans seek answers after stunning losses in a reliably red county. The consensus: Trump is a problem
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Onondaga County GOP seeks answers after stunning losses. The consensus: Trump is a problem
A GOP legislator said he heard a common refrain from voters in his own party: ‘Anybody but a Republican.’
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/11/onondaga-county-gop-seeks-answers-after-stunning-losses-the-consensus-trump-is-a-problem.html
4 months ago
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Understaffed and unpaid: Syracuse air traffic controllers pushed to limit during
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Understaffed and unpaid: Syracuse air traffic controllers pushed to limit during shutdown
At Syracuse Hancock International Airport's control tower, federal employees work 6 days a week without pay.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/11/understaffed-and-unpaid-syracuse-air-traffic-controllers-pushed-to-limit-during-shutdown.html
4 months ago
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Syracuse.com
4 months ago
Election 2025: Onondaga County breaks its record for early voting in local elections
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Election 2025: Onondaga County breaks its record for early voting in local elections
Voters shatter records for early voting and the highest turnout in a single day as early voting comes to an end. Election Day is Tuesday.
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/11/election-2025-onondaga-county-breaks-its-record-for-early-voting-in-local-elections.html
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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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 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
6 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
6 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 months ago
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