Mark Weiner
@markweiner.bsky.social
Washington Correspondent, Syracuse Post-Standard and syracuse.com.
Trump’s potential freeze on NY child care funding prompts confusion, outrage
Trump’s potential freeze on NY child care funding prompts confusion, outrage
Trump may hold up $10 billion in federal aid for low-income children and families in 5 Democratic-run states.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Trump’s potential freeze on NY child care funding prompts confusion, outrage
Onondaga County lawmaker launches bid to unseat state Sen. Rachel May
Onondaga County lawmaker launches bid to unseat state Sen. Rachel May
Retired Onondaga County sheriff's deputy will seek Republican nomination in 48th Senate District.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Onondaga County lawmaker launches bid to unseat state Sen. Rachel May
Rep. Elise Stefanik drops bid for New York governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik drops bid for New York governor
Stefanik cites Republican primary challenge from Bruce Blakeman for her decision to exit race.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Rep. Elise Stefanik drops bid for New York governor
After Upstate NY listening tour, Schumer looks to build 2026 affordability agenda for Democrats
Schumer plans to use what he learned from Upstate New York to build Dems’ 2026 agenda
Senate Democratic leader says the party will focus on lowering costs for Americans as it tries to win the midterm elections.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
After Upstate NY listening tour, Schumer looks to build 2026 affordability agenda for Democrats
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Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill for toll-free Thruway trips in Onondaga County
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill for toll-free Thruway trips in Onondaga County
State lawmakers said bill would have helped ease traffic gridlock during Interstate 81 construction in Syracuse.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill for toll-free Thruway trips in Onondaga County
Veteran Onondaga County lawmaker will seek New York Assembly seat in 2026
Veteran Onondaga County lawmaker will seek New York Assembly seat in 2026
Republican plans to campaign for 126th Assembly District seat spanning Onondaga and Cayuga counties.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Veteran Onondaga County lawmaker will seek New York Assembly seat in 2026
Will judge toss Trump’s top prosecutor for 32 counties in Upstate New York? Similar cases provide a road map
Will court toss Trump’s prosecutor in Upstate NY? Similar cases provide a road map
Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone faces legal challenge that questions the legitimacy of his appointment to the post.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Will judge toss Trump’s top prosecutor for 32 counties in Upstate New York? Similar cases provide a road map
Bills waiting for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature include a free Thruway commuter pass for Central New Yorkers during I-81 construction.
Central New York bills waiting for Hochul’s signature include free Thruway commuter pass
Gov. Kathy Hochul considers bill to make NYS Thruway free for Onondaga County residents during I-81 construction project.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Bills waiting for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature include a free Thruway commuter pass for Central New Yorkers during I-81 construction.
Rep. John Mannion's bill would rename Syracuse post office to honor slain police officer Wallie Howard Jr. #NY22
House bill would rename Syracuse post office in honor of slain police officer
Rep. John Mannion wants to rename the Colvin-Elmwood Post Office on Syracuse's South Side.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Rep. John Mannion's bill would rename Syracuse post office to honor slain police officer Wallie Howard Jr. #NY22
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How will Rep. John Mannion vote on the bill to end the government shutdown?
How will Rep. John Mannion vote on the bill to end the government shutdown?
House prepares to vote on a funding bill that would end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
How will Rep. John Mannion vote on the bill to end the government shutdown?
Syracuse native will serve as top deputy to Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Syracuse native will serve as top deputy to Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Mamdani turns to 74-year-old budget expert to serve as first deputy mayor.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Syracuse native will serve as top deputy to Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Central New York Republican leaders line up behind Elise Stefanik for governor
Central New York Republican leaders line up behind Elise Stefanik for governor
A dozen Republican leaders in the Syracuse area endorse Stefanik's bid for the GOP nomination.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Central New York Republican leaders line up behind Elise Stefanik for governor
Central New York Republicans seek answers after stunning losses in a reliably red county. The consensus: Trump is a problem
Onondaga County GOP seeks answers after stunning losses. The consensus: Trump is a problem
A GOP legislator said he heard a common refrain from voters in his own party: ‘Anybody but a Republican.’
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November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Central New York Republicans seek answers after stunning losses in a reliably red county. The consensus: Trump is a problem
Understaffed and unpaid: Syracuse air traffic controllers pushed to limit during #federalshutdown
Understaffed and unpaid: Syracuse air traffic controllers pushed to limit during shutdown
At Syracuse Hancock International Airport's control tower, federal employees work 6 days a week without pay.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Understaffed and unpaid: Syracuse air traffic controllers pushed to limit during #federalshutdown
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Election 2025: Onondaga County breaks its record for early voting in local elections
Election 2025: Onondaga County breaks its record for early voting in local elections
Voters shatter records for early voting and the highest turnout in a single day as early voting comes to an end. Election Day is Tuesday.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Election 2025: Onondaga County breaks its record for early voting in local elections
Exclusive: NY State Young Republicans stiffed Syracuse hotel for lavish party before racist chat ended their run
NY State Young Republicans stiffed Syracuse hotel for lavish party before racist chat ended their run
Embattled GOP group failed to fully pay bills for three-course steak dinner, luncheon and open bars at Syracuse hotel.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Exclusive: NY State Young Republicans stiffed Syracuse hotel for lavish party before racist chat ended their run
Why did Syracuse’s airport reject Kristi Noem’s video? A no-politics policy, it seems
Why did Syracuse’s airport reject Kristi Noem’s video? A no-politics policy, it seems
Syracuse airport officials refuse to answer questions about why they won't show controversial video.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Why did Syracuse’s airport reject Kristi Noem’s video? A no-politics policy, it seems
Syracuse airport isn’t showing Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for government shutdown
Syracuse airport isn’t showing Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for shutdown
Some airports refuse to show the politically partisan video from the Homeland Security boss at TSA checkpoints.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Syracuse airport isn’t showing Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for government shutdown
Trump cancels clean energy grant for Syracuse factory, putting expansion plans in jeopardy: 'It's just killing us'
Trump cancels clean energy grant to expand Syracuse factory: ‘It’s just killing us’
Bitzer Scroll rethinks expansion plans after federal grant is canceled for $25 million project in DeWitt.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Trump cancels clean energy grant for Syracuse factory, putting expansion plans in jeopardy: 'It's just killing us'
Syracuse educator kicks off independent campaign to fix a broken Congress #NY22
Syracuse educator kicks off independent campaign to fix a broken Congress
Political novice wants to challenge Rep. John Mannion, D-Geddes, in the 2026 election.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Syracuse educator kicks off independent campaign to fix a broken Congress #NY22
What would a government shutdown mean for Central New York? Here’s what to know
What would a government shutdown mean for Central New York? Here’s what to know
Congress faces Oct. 1 deadline to strike a deal that would avert the first federal government shutdown since 2018.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
What would a government shutdown mean for Central New York? Here’s what to know
NY lawmakers want to ban anonymous reports of child abuse. Will Hochul sign their bill?
NY lawmakers want to ban anonymous reports of child abuse. Will Hochul sign their bill?
Advocates say New York's child abuse hotline is plagued by false and malicious reports.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
NY lawmakers want to ban anonymous reports of child abuse. Will Hochul sign their bill?
Prof faults Syracuse University for ‘intentionally’ misleading statement on Charlie Kirk posts
Prof faults Syracuse University for ‘intentionally’ misleading statement on Charlie Kirk posts
The university said 2 professors were "on leave" in a statement about their social media posts. There was more to the story.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Prof faults Syracuse University for ‘intentionally’ misleading statement on Charlie Kirk posts
New York Democrats want to ‘fight fire with fire’ on congressional maps. It won’t be that easy
NY Democrats want to ‘fight fire with fire’ on congressional maps. It won’t be that easy
Gov. Kathy Hochul has few options to act quickly after Texas moves forward with partisan gerrymandering of House seats.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New York Democrats want to ‘fight fire with fire’ on congressional maps. It won’t be that easy
Syracuse school children to regain foster grandparents after Trump cuts are reversed
Syracuse school children to regain foster grandparents after Trump cuts are reversed
Program for at-risk students in Syracuse schools had been suspended after Trump's White House abruptly cut off funding.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Syracuse school children to regain foster grandparents after Trump cuts are reversed