Democrats struggled to find viable candidates up and down the ballot, marring competitiveness.
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.
Eddie is a frequent contributor to Central Current and can be reached at edvel37@gmail.com
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Olson leads Ingersoll-Wood in race headed for recount; see where Onondaga County Legislature races stand
Olson and Ingersoll-Wood provided the only tight race for seats in the Onondaga County Legislature.
Posted inElections
Democrat Emily Essi leads Onondaga County clerk’s race; race headed to recount
Essi is currently edging out incumbent Lisa Dell by 83 votes.
Posted inElections
Marty Masterpole beats Republican challenger Casey Jordan to stay Onondaga County comptroller
Masterpole is the only Democrat to ever hold the post.
Posted inElections
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon beats Bill Kinne, calls win a ‘mandate’
McMahon won his second bid for re-election as Onondaga County executive.
Posted inHousing
SHA properties cited by EPA for failing to notify residents of lead risk, improper remediation
The properties cited were the James Geddes housing complex and Pioneer Homes.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County to put $1.5 million more toward CNY’s lead crisis
The $1.5 million will go toward toward door and window replacement in homes with lead paint.
Posted inHousing
Another Syracuse landlord faces lawsuit over lead violations at rental properties
At least 15 children suffered from lead poisoning while living in properties owned by landlord William D’Angelo, AG alleges.
Posted inHousing
State AG’s office announces lawsuit against Syracuse landlord for repeated lead violations at multiple properties
The lawsuit targets Todd Hobbs’ 19 properties and seeks fines, restitution and ongoing inspections to protect tenants.
Posted inHousing
Remaining tenants at Skyline Apartments face ultimatum: Leave now or be evicted
Residents still living there are being labeled as “squatters” impeding progress toward fixing poor living conditions, but tenants say they simply don’t have anywhere to go
