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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.

Exclusive: NY State Young Republicans stiffed Syracuse hotel for lavish party before racist chat ended their run

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.

Why did Syracuse’s airport reject Kristi Noem’s video? A no-politics policy, it seems

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.

Syracuse airport isn’t showing Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for government shutdown

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.

Trump cancels clean energy grant for Syracuse factory, putting expansion plans in jeopardy: 'It's just killing us'

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.

Syracuse educator kicks off independent campaign to fix a broken Congress #NY22

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.

What would a government shutdown mean for Central New York? Here’s what to know

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.

NY lawmakers want to ban anonymous reports of child abuse. Will Hochul sign their bill?

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.

Prof faults Syracuse University for ‘intentionally’ misleading statement on Charlie Kirk posts

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.

New York Democrats want to ‘fight fire with fire’ on congressional maps. It won’t be that easy

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.

Syracuse school children to regain foster grandparents after Trump cuts are reversed

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.

Trump’s war on green energy gives NY’s solar industry a surge before the storm

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.

NY legislator jumps into race to unseat US Rep. John Mannion in #NY22

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.

Republican recruit passes on bid for Congress. So who will GOP find to oppose Rep. John Mannion in #NY22?

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.

Schumer in Central New York unveils bill to reverse Trump’s Medicaid cuts

Micron hires one of country’s biggest construction firms to start chipmaking project in Clay The company built the amphitheater on Onondaga Lake.

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.

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.

Trump’s big bill boosts Micron’s tax break for Clay chip plants by about $5 billion

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.

How Trump’s novel move insulates top U.S. prosecutor in Upstate NY from normal scrutiny

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.

John Sarcone says he’s Upstate NY’s top federal prosecutor ‘indefinitely’ or until Trump makes him a judge (syracuse.com exclusive)

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.

Federal judges oust Trump’s top prosecutor for Upstate New York

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.

Trump’s cuts would slash $1.3 million from WCNY public TV and radio in Syracuse

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.

Syracuse children lose ‘foster grandparents’ after Trump administration holds up funding

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.

What’s in Trump’s mega-bill? See what it means for Central New York #NY22

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.

In reversal, Trump administration spares Syracuse office serving New York farmers

Senate OKs Trump’s plan to cancel millions for new Syracuse neighborhood Congress moves to cancel $30 million grant from Federal Highway Administration.

Senate OKs Trump’s plan to cancel millions for new Syracuse neighborhood

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.

Federal judges will weigh fate of John Sarcone, Trump’s top prosecutor in Upstate New York

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.

John Mannion’s moment: How Central New York's congressman found his voice in Trump’s America #NY22

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.

Hochul stops in Central NY for private reception. The cost of admission? Up to $18,000

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.

House GOP bill punishes Syracuse, other ‘sanctuary cities’ by closing federal small biz offices

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.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul will defend NY immigration policies in testimony to Congress: ‘This is personal for me’

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.

How Trump’s massive tax and spending bill would impact Central New Yorkers