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Onondaga County has made an offer to 91-year-old Azalia King, who lives on property needed for the Micron semiconductor project. King's family filed suit after she received an eviction notice, saying the county promised she could remain in her home for life.

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Onondaga County makes offer to woman living on land needed for Micron project
Onondaga County is trying to evict 91-year-old Azalia King, who lives on land the county needs for the Micron project.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Is the breakup of an increasingly polarized America into separate RED and BLUE countries even possible? "The Disunited States, Threats of Secession in RED and BLUE America," by Ryan D. Griffiths. OUP
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Onondaga County's Industrial Development Agency has given final approval for Micron's $100 billion semiconductor plant in Clay. The unanimous vote clears the way for a December groundbreaking, pending state and federal permits.

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Onondaga County gives final approval for Micron project
Micron has cleared another hurdle needed to start construction on $100 billion plan to build a massive semiconductor chip fabrication plant in the Town of Clay.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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From @ncprnews.bsky.social: For the first time in 14 years, the Adirondack Park Agency has voted to hold an adjudicatory hearing. The rare move will review a controversial proposal for a 155mm Howitzer weapons range in Lewis.

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Adirondack Park Agency sends Essex County weapons range project to rare adjudicatory hearing
The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has ordered its first adjudicatory hearing in 14 years to review a controversial weapons range proposal in the eastern Adirondacks.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Governor Kathy Hochul has agreed to delay a law banning gas hookups in new buildings, part of a series of recent fossil fuel-friendly moves. Climate advocates say the shifts undermine the state's renewable energy goals.

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Gov. Hochul angers environmentalists with walk-back of climate policies
The state on Wednesday agreed to delay the implementation of the All-Electric Building Act, which was set to go into effect in January.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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From @ncprnews.bsky.social: A proposed military weapons testing range in the Adirondacks could head to a rare adjudicatory hearing. The Adirondack Park Agency received nearly 1,400 public comments on the project, with only 19 in support.

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Controversial weapons range project in the Adirondacks could go to a special hearing
Michael Hopmeier has been applying for an APA permit to build a weapons range in Lewis to study the internal ballistics of a 155mm Howitzer.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is vetting potential running mates for her 2026 reelection bid, including Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Assemblymember Brian Cunningham. The search comes as her current lieutenant governor challenges her in the Democratic primary.

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Gov. Hochul's running mate shortlist includes Brooklyn DA, state lawmaker
The governor met with at least one potential candidate over the weekend at a conference in Puerto Rico.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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New York is moving forward with plans for a new nuclear power plant that would generate at least one gigawatt of electricity. Communities in the North Country are hosting public forums this week to explore whether the region could be the right fit.

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NY plans to build a nuclear power plant. The North Country wants to make its case
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November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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A $12 million gift from the estate of Nick and Agnes Renzi will support Cortland County nonprofits through the Central New York Community Foundation. The endowment addresses critical needs in a rural community often overlooked by major donors.

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Cortland County nonprofits to receive $12 million gift
The Central New York Community Foundation will administer the funds, which were a gift from Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Democrats will take control of the Onondaga County Legislature in January for the first time since the 1970s. Incoming lawmakers say they plan to focus on helping residents thrive, not just survive.

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Democrats who will take over Onondaga County Legislature talk priorities for the new year
Democrats swept all competitive seats on Election Day to take control of the Onondaga County Legislature for the first time since the late 1970s.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Rep. John Mannion's office is fielding constituent calls about SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. Mannion voiced frustration, noting Congress has not held a vote since September 19.

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Mannion tired of 'not doing anything' in Washington during government shutdown
CNY Rep. John Mannion blames President Trump for the longest government shutdown in history.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Republicans are reflecting on their sweep of losses in Onondaga County Legislature races, which gave Democrats control for the first time in decades. GOP leaders say they'll work to better connect with voters.

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GOP reacts to Onondaga County legislature losses
The Onondaga County Legislature will be led by Democrats for the first time in decades, after a blue wave on Election Night.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Democrats swept statewide races Tuesday, including winning control of Onondaga County's Legislature for the first time in 50 years. Grant Reeher attributes the results to Democratic energy and voter response to Trump and the shutdown.

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A ‘national phenomenon’ with rare local effects: An expert’s view of Tuesday’s elections
Tuesday's elections featured Democratic wins in big races across America, which trickled down to smaller races in central and northern New York.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Sharon Owens made history as Syracuse's first Black mayor, winning over 70% of the vote. In another major shift, Democrats gained control of the Onondaga County Legislature for the first time in 45 years.

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Owens elected first Black mayor of Syracuse; Onondaga County Democrats flip county legislature
Sharon Owens will be the first Black mayor in Syracuse history, after winning Tuesday's election.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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It's Election Day, and polls close at 9 p.m.

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WRVO 2025 Election Results
Get live 2025 election results for Central NY from the WRVO news team, plus key NYS races like the NYC Mayoral election from the Associated Press. Your one page for local and statewide results.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Onondaga County voters will decide November 4 whether to extend legislative terms from two to four years and impose a three-term limit. The bipartisan proposal aims to give lawmakers more time to learn while preventing extended tenures.

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Onondaga County voters to decide how long county lawmakers serve
Voters in Onondaga County will find 'Onondaga County Proposition One,' which would limit terms of county lawmakers.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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A $150 million project will replace Syracuse's long-abandoned Developmental Center with affordable housing. The Common Council approved the sale of city land for 260 apartments and 27 townhomes on the 23-acre westside site.

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Project to replace abandoned Syracuse Development Center clears major hurdle
Syracuse Common Councilors approved a series of moves needed to get the westside project moving.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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From @ncprnews.bsky.social: New York voters will decide whether to approve Proposition 1, which addresses tree cutting at Lake Placid's Olympic complex and would protect 2,500 additional acres of Adirondack forest land.

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Proposition 1 explained: NY ballot measure would make amends in the Adirondacks
If voters approve the measure, it would fix a constitutional violation tied to an Olympic sports complex in Lake Placid and protect additional land in the Adirondacks.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Early voting in Onondaga County reached a record high this year, with more than 17,000 residents casting ballots ahead of Election Day. That represents a 41% increase from the previous local election in 2023.

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Early voting sets record for local election in Onondaga County
Just over 17,000 people voted early in Onondaga County, a 41% increase over the last local election in 2023.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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From @ncprnews.bsky.social: As a potential government shutdown looms, North Country families on fixed incomes face uncertainty. At pantries like the Pierrepont Neighborhood Center, residents worry how they will manage without SNAP benefits.

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At a North Country food pantry, families are bracing for no SNAP checks
42 million Americans are expected to lose SNAP benefits Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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From @wxxirochester.bsky.social: New York's senators are urging the Trump administration to release emergency SNAP funding as benefits for nearly 3 million New Yorkers face expiration during the government shutdown.

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Schumer, Gillibrand call for SNAP funding to be released
U.S. senators representing New York are demanding the Trump administration fund SNAP benefits during the ongoing government shutdown.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Sharon Owens, Syracuse's deputy mayor for eight years, is running for mayor in a four-person race. She says workforce development and ensuring inclusive growth during the I-81 redevelopment will be priorities if elected.

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After eight years as deputy mayor, Sharon Owens says she's ready to lead
Owens is the front-runner in the race to replace Ben Walsh as mayor of Syracuse.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The Food Bank of Central New York is preparing for a surge in demand after the federal government shutdown halted SNAP benefits for November. The cancellation affects over 184,000 people in the region.

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Food Bank of CNY in 'disaster mode' as SNAP benefits cancellation leaves thousands without food aid
More than 100,000 people across central and northern New York will lose SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Syracuse is relocating more than a dozen school zone traffic cameras following concerns from city councilors about their placement. Officials say some cameras were in areas without nearby children, while other schools lacked coverage. Tickets with $50 fines begin Nov. 3.
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Syracuse to move some school zone cameras after concerns from lawmakers
The city will move more than a dozen cameras before the penalty phase begins Monday, Nov. 3.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering a backup plan to send schoolchildren home with extra meals if federal SNAP benefits don't arrive as scheduled on November 1. The state has already allocated 40 million dollars to food pantries.

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New York state explores sending students home with food as SNAP delay looms
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she’s looking at whether students can go home with leftover meals from school breakfast and lunch.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM