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Today

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A blue wave became a tsunami: 5 takeaways from the 2026 election in Central NY

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Democratic socialists helped fuel Onondaga County’s blue wave: ‘We’ve been asking for a seat at the table’

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Who won mayor and supervisor races in Onondaga County? See 2026 election results

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Mannion looks ahead to Democrats’ agenda with new power: ‘We must move forward’

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Manfredi leads Zavaglia in race for State Supreme Court judge seat

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Democrat Jeffrey Leibo defeats incumbent Matthew Doran for Onondaga County Court Judge

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Letitia James wins another term as NY attorney general

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Stirpe, Hunter easily win reelection to the state Assembly

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Turnout in Onondaga County’s 2026 midterm election was 57%

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Democratic challenger Phillips holds narrow lead over Lemondes for Assembly seat

Yesterday

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DiNapoli wins sixth term as NY comptroller

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Maurice Brown cruises to victory in 129th NY Assembly race

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County executive and comptroller will be limited to three terms

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Helen Hudson cements personal comeback, wins another Syracuse Common Council race

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Toby Shelley wins second term as Onondaga County sheriff

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Rachel May beats Rich McCarron in NY 48th Senate District

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Chris Ryan wins reelection in 50th NY Senate District race

Syracuse.comYesterday

Rep. John Mannion wins election to 2nd term representing Central New York

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GOP down to handful of seats in Onondaga County legislature as Dems win supermajority (see results)

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Hochul defeats Blakeman, wins reelection as governor in New York

Syracuse.comYesterday

Election 2026: Central New York voting results

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Election 2026: Voting results for Onondaga County

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More than 90,000 voters cast ballots by 6 p.m. in Onondaga County

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Democrats dominate across Central NY in 2026 elections: ‘We’ve been given a great task’ (Recap)

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Syracuse basketball coach Gerry McNamara is stern. He is respected. He is his father’s son

Syracuse.comYesterday

Mistaken identity, DMV mix-ups: Judges in Syracuse work to help people get a chance to vote

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Politics with a side of pasta: Syracuse gathers for an Election Day tradition (photos, video)

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More than 41,000 voters cast ballots by midday in Onondaga County

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Joseph Spadaro Obituary (10/22/1941 - 10/29/2026) - Syracuse, NY

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Over 600 photos from Sunday’s New York State Field Band Conference Championships at the JMA Wireless Dome

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After 136 years and 4 generations, Syracuse’s M. Lemp Jewelers is closing its doors forever

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Here are 3 NY House races that will tell us if there’s a ‘blue wave’ on Tuesday

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What kind of weather can Central NY voters expect on Election Day?

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Nurse kicks out a Syracuse nursing home resident with dementia on a cold night: ‘Very traumatizing’

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Susan Lee Obituary (2026) - North Syracuse, NY

Monday, November 2

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Gerry McNamara coaches through grief in his Syracuse coaching debut: ‘I’m hurting’ (video)

Syracuse.comNov 2

Watch: Gerry McNamara taps heart, walks out to ovation in first game as Syracuse basketball coach

Syracuse.comNov 2

Child with measles dies in Lewis County, first death in New York in 30 years

Syracuse.comNov 2

Update: Deputies looking for man after he threatened woman with gun in home in Clay

Syracuse.comNov 2

Syracuse opens Gerry McNamara era with wire-to-wire win over New Haven: Final score, recap, photos

Syracuse.comNov 2

Where to watch Syracuse men’s basketball vs. New Haven for free today

Syracuse.comNov 2

Traffic alert: Tractor trailer crash on I-690 East in Van Buren causes backup

Syracuse.comNov 2

Brothers, 2 and 4, killed in Syracuse house fire identified

Syracuse.comNov 2

Syracuse’s first rooftop cocktail bar is for sale as owner decides against reopening

Syracuse.comNov 2

Photos you’ll want to see from Central New York high school fall sports 2026 (Week 9)

Syracuse.comNov 2

See latest cancer rates in NY: 2 CNY counties in top 10 statewide

Syracuse.comNov 2

CNY Veterans Parade, SU basketball begins, Theresa Caputo: 22 things to do this week in Central NY

Syracuse.comNov 2

$3 tickets, jersey giveaway and 4,000 donated seats fuel attendance push for GMac’s debut | Axe

Sunday, November 1

Syracuse.comNov 1

Bees marching band takes 2nd at states: ‘Probably the best show that Baldwinsville’s ever put on’ (134 photos)

Syracuse.comNov 1

More than 67K votes already cast in Onondaga County in midterm election

Syracuse.comNov 1

Pride of Syracuse band wakes up JMA Dome with best state finish: ‘Makes a name for us’ (285 photos)

Syracuse.comNov 1

Syracuse man arrested in fatal shooting on North Side

Syracuse.comNov 1

4-year-old boy dies from Syracuse house fire that killed his baby brother

Saturday, October 31

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Ivan Martinez Obituary (08/18/1948 - 10/31/2026) - Syracuse, NY

Friday, October 30

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Donald Davis Obituary (03/04/1945 - 10/25/2026) - Syracuse, NY

Syracuse.comOct 30

Linda Grastorf Obituary (01/05/1941 - 10/30/2026) - Syracuse, NY

Syracuse.comOct 30

Daniel Gwilt Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Syracuse, NY

Wednesday, October 28

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Susan Smith Obituary (05/14/1945 - 10/28/2026) - Syracuse, NY

Tuesday, October 27

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Here’s how to avoid long early voting lines in Onondaga County

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