Democrat Donna Moore is running to be an the 2nd District representative in Syracuse’s Common Council. She could replace current Councilor Pat Hogan.
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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2025 election Q&A: Syracuse Common Council at-large candidate Rasheada Caldwell
Incumbent Democrat Rasheada Caldwell is running to be an at-large representative in Syracuse’s Common Council.
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2025 election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 4th District candidate Jeremiah Thompson
Democrat Jeremiah Thompson faces Legislator Colleen Gunnip in the race for the Onondaga County Legislature’s 4th District seat.
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2025 election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 8th District candidate Chad Ryan
Democrat Chad Ryan faces Legislator Shawn Fiato in the race for the Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District seat.
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2025 election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 10th District challenger Elaine Denton
Former Manlius Town Board member Elaine Denton is running with hopes of unseating 10th District Legislator Mark Olson, a Republican.
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2025 election Q&A: Syracuse mayoral candidate Alfonso Davis
Independent candidate Alfonso Davis takes on Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, Republican Thomas Babilon and independent candidate Tim Rudd.
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2025 election Q&A: Syracuse mayoral candidate Sharon Owens
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens takes on Republican Thomas Babilon as well as independent candidates Tim Rudd and Alfonso Davis in the race to be Syracuse’s mayor.
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Syracuse has thousands of tax delinquent properties the city hasn’t foreclosed. Why?
Greater Syracuse Land Bank Executive Director Katelyn Wright believes the tax delinquent homes could be ripe for redevelopment.
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Nob Hill tenants who received ‘bump keys’ ask for more security at court hearing
Syracuse City Court Judge Shadia Tadros said giving ‘bump keys’ to tenants was one of the most dire security issues she has ever seen.
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Decrease in funding could hurt program that helps Syracuse tenants
The Center for Justice Innovation’s Community Ambassador program has helped more than 1,000 tenants remain in safe housing over the last five years.