Unions and Democrats have long had a tight relationship. However, in Central New York, they are split on how to regulate data centers.
Elections
Posted inCNY Decides 2026
Rep. John Mannion declines Central Current debate, appearing to avoid only debate with live audience
Campaign manager Josh Ludden cited a lack of capacity when declining the forum, which appears to be the only local debate that would have allowed constituents to directly question candidates.
Posted inCNY Decides 2026
With two months to go until midterm elections, affordability could define the race for New York’s 22nd Congressional district
As Americans reel from rising costs of living, NY-22 candidates offer disparate plans to increase affordability.
Posted inOnondaga County
McMahon signs term limits compromise, ending spat until November
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon repeatedly pointed out the similarities between the compromise reached through a judge and the one he proposed in late-July.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County Legislature takes next step in ending term limits spat
The term limits bill approved by the legislature would create a November referendum. The last step for its approval is for County Executive Ryan McMahon to sign off on it.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County officials come to term limits agreement, sidestep ‘democracy question’
Voters will have a chance to choose either 12 or 16 year term limits for the county executive and county comptroller. County officials have agreed that the saga will not create legal precedent.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County Legislature to consider resolution about keeping ICE away from election polling sites
The resolution was inspired by ICE’s arrival at the polls during the June primary.
Posted inOnondaga County
Democratic Board of Elections commissioner asks judge to review Republican counterpart’s refusal to put term limits law on ballot
Dustin Czarny has challenged the actions of Republican Board of Elections Commissioner Kevin Ryan over his refusal to put term limits on the November ballot.
Posted inNews
Onondaga County lawmakers take the first step toward suing the Board of Elections
“We cannot just let a democracy question lie open,” said Legislature Chair Nicole Watts of the decision to obtain approval to sue.
Posted inOnondaga County
Onondaga County Legislature set to decide whether to sue over term limit referendum
Chair Nicole Watts and Majority Leader Nodesia Hernandez are advancing an item that would allow the legislature to sue.
