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CNY Decides is a limited series that will take readers inside real-time shifts in the local political landscape, with a focus on how the upcoming elections will impact our region. This new collaboration between Central Current and public radio station WAER Syracuse Public Media is focused on breaking down the decisions that shape life here, budgets, infrastructure, education, and more. It has an easy-to-follow structure that also educates the community on civic engagement.
We’re not just reporting on politics. We’re explaining the decisions that are voted on and what they mean for the people and businesses in this region.
You can listen to CNY Decides on 88.3 FM and waer.org every Friday through June during All Things Considered and again on Monday mornings during Morning Edition. Extended episodes are available on YouTube.
Latest from CNY Decides
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.
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.
How democratic socialists reshaped the Central New York political landscape
DSA members and progressives pulled off Democrats’ second historic election upset in less than a year. An organized campaign and a rising affordability crisis helped topple a CNY titan.
Maurice ‘Mo’ Brown declares victory while Magnarelli concedes in Democratic primary for Assembly seat
One DSA member likened Brown’s victory to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s unlikely rise in 2018, calling it, “Central New York’s ‘Joe Crowley moment.’”
CNY Decides podcast: Breaking down the closest primary races
Listen to takeaways, results and more from Central New York’s primary election cycle.
Meet the 3 Democrats vying for the party line in the race for an at-large seat on the Syracuse Common Council
Councilor Helen Hudson faces two progressive challengers: Cjala Surratt, a longtime community organizer, Moise Laub, a city schools budget analyst.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s case for re-election is intrinsically tied to Micron and housing, local leaders say
While Hochul is not facing a primary challenge, she is gearing up for Republican opponent Bruce Blakeman after the tightest gubernatorial election in nearly 30 years.
Candidate Q&As
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 15th District candidate Bill Kinne
Democrat Bill Kinne is running to represent the legislature’s 15th District. He faces Jo Bennett in the Democratic primary for the seat.
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 15th District candidate Jo Bennett
Democrat Jo Bennett is running to represent the legislature’s 15th District. They face Bill Kinne in the Democratic primary for the seat.
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 8th District candidate Tammy Honeywell
Democrat Tammy Honeywell is running to represent the legislature’s 8th District. She faces Chad Ryan in the Democratic primary for the seat.
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 8th District candidate Chad Ryan
Democrat Chad Ryan is running to represent the legislature’s 8th District. He faces Tammy Honeywell in the Democratic primary.
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 16th District candidate Nyatwa Bullock
Democrat Nyatwa Bullock is running to represent the legislature’s 16th District. She faces Charlene Tarver in the Democratic primary.
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 16th District candidate Charlene Tarver
Democrat Charlene Tarver is running to represent the legislature’s 16th District. She faces Nyatwa Bullock in the Democratic primary.
