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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
Onondaga County elections guide 2026
Central Current has prepared a paywall-free election guide to help inform you about the candidates and issues shaping each race.
Buller won’t ‘Block the Bombs.’ Will Mannion?
Rep. John Mannion has earned praise and frustration from local Jewish groups for his voting record on Israel, putting a spotlight on his stance on proposed legislation to limit military aid to Israel.
County Sheriff candidates Shelley and Lenhart claim they each have more relevant “experience” to run the department. How do they plan to do it?
Candidates for Onondaga County Sheriff discussed moving the county jail operations to a joint campus in Jamesville, progressive discipline, opioids, and immigration in interviews with Central Current
2026 Election Q&A: New York State Assembly 126th District candidate John Lemondes
Assemblyman Lemondes, a Republican, will look to retain his seat for a fourth term in Albany, facing off against Democrat Ian Phillips in November.
2026 Election Q&A: New York State Assembly 126th District candidate Ian Phillips
Democrat Phillips is seeking to unseat Republican Assemblyman John Lemondes who is on his third term in Albany.
2026 Election Q&A: New York State Assembly 129th District candidate Maurice ‘Mo’ Brown
Brown, a Democrat, faces Republican Shawn Fiato in the race for the seat. The Democrat challenger took down longtime incumbent Bill Magnarelli in the Democratic primary in June.
Democrats in CNY and labor unions disagree on how to regulate data centers. Why?
Unions and Democrats have long had a tight relationship. However, in Central New York, they are split on how to regulate data centers.
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.
