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Middle East peace and the war in Gaza are important issues to Central New Yorkers, but will they affect the election in the 22nd Congressional district? Central Current's Patrick McCarthy weighs in.

Democrat Toby Shelley is trying to keep his post versus republican challenger RJ Lenhart. Both tout their experience, but which will convince voters? Central Current Laura Robertson describes the race.

NY State Attorney General Letitia James has an updated guide to help voters spot fraudulent info about voting. She warns messages can be enhanced by AI to look, sound like official people or sources.

In Syracuse, people gather to attend President Trump's rally for New York Republican candidates Bruce Blakeman and Kailee Buller. Others gathered to protest his visit.

The 129th NYS Assembly race between Shawn Fiato & Maurice 'Mo' Brown will mean a new representative replacing long-time incumbent Bill Magnarelli. Key issues are affordability, housing, neighborhoods.

The Brennan Center for Justice & Common Cause New York explain to public that elections are locally run, with no role for the federal government. The say candidates can also ease fears, promote trust.

Local residents tell candidates for local, state and federal offices that datacenters are a concern due to noise, power use & the environment. But a rising need for them adds jobs, economic growth.

Affordability is a top issue on voters' minds heading into New York's 22nd district congressional race. Kailee Buller's connection to President Trump also a factor in contest against John Mannion.

Governor Kathy Hochul approved $36 million in additional funding for a range of agencies that help survivors of rape, domestic violence, child abuse and other crimes. But agencies want more stability.

A statewide ban on 287-g agreements went into effect. It outlaws collaboration between local police and federal ICE officials. But some law enforcement agencies are challenging the ban in court.