Both candidates believe removing the viaduct is a first step in remediating the harm caused when the viaduct was put up.
Eddie Velazquez
Eddie Velazquez is a Syracuse journalist covering economic justice in the region. He is focused on stories about organized labor, and New York's housing and childhood lead poisoning crises. You can follow his work on X, formerly known as Twitter, @ezvelazquez.
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How NY-22 candidates Sarah Klee Hood, John Mannion would approach economy, housing
Klee Hood and Mannion outlined the steps they’d take to attack inflaiton and ease the region’s housing crisis.
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NY-22 candidates Sarah Klee Hood, John Mannion support ceasefire in Gaza
They also believe a two-state solution should be devised.
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Sarah Klee Hood, John Mannion differ on what they see as the biggest issue facing NY-22
Klee Hood and Mannion also weigh in on the best way to keep a pulse the issues facing NY-22 if they get into office.
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How John Mannion, Sarah Klee Hood would balance economic, environmental impacts of Micron
Mannion and Klee Hood are facing off in the Democratic primary for New York’s 22nd Congressional District.
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Do Sarah Klee Hood and John Mannion have different views on abortion rights?
While both agree on access to safe abortions, they differ on whether there should be restrictions on when patients can receive an abortion
Posted inLabor & Employment
Salt City Coffee becomes the 1st locally owned coffee shop to have organized labor
The recognition caps a monthlong public campaign by workers.
Posted inJustice & Equity
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Syracuse University end encampment
Syracuse University ultimately rejected the protesters’ demands from the encampment.
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Syracuse University issues order for encampment in solidarity with Palestinians to move; protesters refuse
Syracuse University officials issued a demand Wednesday to Gaza Solidarity Encampment members who have been camping at the heart of the university’s campus since late April: relocate for commencement ceremonies running from Thursday to the end of the week or face consequences under the student code of conduct. The group of protesters — a mix […]
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Salt City Coffee employees call for owners to recognize union
The workers held a rally Monday in front of the coffee shop’s University Avenue location.