Ellen Abbott

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Syracuse City School District hopes new initiative will help students beyond academics

By: Ellen Abbott

The Syracuse City School District is leaning more on the community this year, to offer students and families support beyond the classroom.

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City Auditor report says Syracuse University should be paying the city much more

By: Ellen Abbott

A new report from Syracuse's city auditor says Syracuse University should be paying more for property it owns in the city.

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Syracuse lawmakers vote unanimously to revoke special use permit for Westcott Theater

By: Ellen Abbott

Syracuse lawmakers Monday voted unanimously to revoke a special use permit that essentially puts the Westcott Theater out of business.

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Fitzpatrick to run for 10th term as Onondaga County DA

By: Ellen Abbott

When Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick won a ninth term in 2023, he was quoted as saying it was his "last hurrah."

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Upstate opens drone port to support growing use of drones for medical purposes

By: Ellen Abbott

Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse has opened a new hub for its burgeoning drone operations.

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Syracuse City Auditor releases report on outlining the impact of federal funding on the city

By: Ellen Abbott

On the Eve of President Trump's visit to Syracuse, City Auditor Alex Marion released a report that outlines the impact of federal funding on the city.

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Tenney, Ellman spar in only debate for 24th Congressional District race

By: Ellen Abbott

In New York's sprawling 24th Congressional District, this year's election features a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump versus a political newcomer.

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Mannion says he's a earned a second term representing CNY in Congress

By: Ellen Abbott

Central New York Rep. John Mannion (D-Geddes) is running for reelection in the 22nd Congressional District.

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Buller hopes put CNY's 22nd Congressional District seat back in Republican hands

By: Ellen Abbott

Note: See our story about incumbent Democrat John Mannion here A political newcomer is hoping to unseat central New York's one-term Rep.

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Upstate tick lab sees 31% increase in tick submissions this year

By: Ellen Abbott

The number of people exposed to ticks has surged this year, according to Upstate Medical University's Tick Testing Laboratory . That's based on the number of of ticks sent to the lab, which is up 31% this year.