Central NY & NY State Politics
Onondaga County Republican leader won’t seek new term in 2024
Local GOP will elect a new party chair in February.
Rep. Brandon Williams should reconsider his scorn for IRS (Your Letters)
Audits of millionaires are paying off in revenue for the rest of us, says the letter writer.
Nader Maroun, former Syracuse lawmaker, auditor, now working as city council aide
Nader Maroun, who has 14 years of elected office experience, started in his new job Jan. 1
Read the full text of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s State of the City address
The mayor delivered his annual speech to the Syracuse Common Council at the newly reopened City Center downtown.
Syracuse mayor touts recycling carts, housing, a new pedestrian trail and other 2024 goals
The mayor's State of the City address looks back at past promises and ahead to growth opportunities
Syracuse Mayor Walsh to unveil major housing projects in State of the City speech
A residential high rise near the city's downtown and a planned community on a former golf course would add nearly 600 units to the market
Syracuse councilors to vote on pay raises for themselves, other elected offices
Syracuse common councilors are considering proposed salary increases after previous raises expire
Hochul proposes $233 billion budget that avoids broad tax increases
NY spending plan includes $50 million to fight poverty in Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo.
Onondaga County Conservative Party expels Tom Dadey on disloyalty charge
Dadey vows to challenge decision in court.
Fanny Villarreal to launch GOP campaign aimed at unseating NY Sen. Rachel May
Villarreal is executive director of the YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County.
Hochul wants Syracuse to anchor network of 4 new workforce training centers for tech jobs
Initiative would establish workforce hubs to help fill jobs at Micron, other tech companies.
How to watch NY Gov. Kathy Hochul at 2024 State of the State address
Governor will outline her priorities in annual address at NY State Capitol.
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