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Adams, Hochul show united front amid migrant disagreements

The camaraderie between Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul was on full display Tuesday. “You remind me of Sandra, my favorite sister. Even when we have a philosophical disagreement, I have her back. And I have your back,” Adams told Hochul Tuesday. “Partnerships are important, but also individual leadership, and I want to commend […]

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Mayor Ron Kim on getting Saratoga Springs ready for visitors

We are talking about the economic impact of the Saratoga Race Course this weekend on In Focus. Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim took a walk with JoDee Kenney, through a bustling downtown, where tourism is a major driver for local businesses. The city of 28,000 swells to more than 100,000 during the summer meet, and […]

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Village of Liverpool and North Syracuse hold elections for mayor and board of trustees Tuesday

Onondaga County, NY — Two local villlage elections are taking place Tuesday. The Village of Liverpool and Village of North Syracuse will be voting to fill both the mayor’s position and two spots on the board of trustees. Voting for both villages will be from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. Liverpool’s voting will take place at […]

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Sitting down with North Tonawanda’s first openly gay mayor

We are talking about Pride Month this weekend on In Focus. JoDee Kenney was joined by North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec, who took office as the city’s first openly gay mayor at age 29 in 2022. Tylec says the city’s Oliver Street Pride Fest is slated for Sat., June 17, with shops and restaurants downtown […]

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New York City mayor announces plan to transport willing migrants to locations outside the city ahead of expected surge

CNN — New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday the city will ship willing migrants to other neighboring New York communities ahead of a surge of migrants expected to arrive in the city following the expiration of Title 42 next week. Adams said the new program “will provide up to four months of temporary […]

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The redistricting wars aren’t over and that could tip control of the House | #elections | #alabama

CNN — The battle for control of the House of Representatives increasingly resembles a sporting event in which the teams are changing the dimensions of the playing field even after the game is underway. As many as a dozen or more states could redraw the lines governing their congressional elections again before the 2024 election, […]

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NYC mayor cites slower economic growth spurred by high office vacancy, cost of migrant crisis and health care, in budget address

CNN — New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the state of the city’s economic outlook as part of a $102.7 billion budget proposal for 2024 on Thursday, highlighting slow economic growth despite spikes in tourism and jobs. Adams touted investments that will be made into public safety and affordable housing while promoting what he […]

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Federal emergency declared, Buffalo mayor says

A federal emergency declared by President Joe Biden opens the door to federal assistance for the storm-stricken city of Buffalo and surrounding areas, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced Monday evening. Biden signed the emergency declaration as residents of Western New York dig out from one of the deadliest storms in the region’s history. Requested by […]

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A Day in the Life of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh: Part 3

This week on In Focus, a look at how the Salt City’s innovative history inspired its 54th mayor to forge his own path. In the latest installment of our “Day in the Life” series focusing on upstate politicians, JoDee Kenney sits down with Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh to talk about the mayor’s family’s history in […]

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