Jimmy Monto

The summer event became the first state fair in the country with a Pride Day.

Judge Felicia Pitts-Davis married a heterosexual couple but left the bench when a gay couple came forward.

Syracuse Common Councilors unanimously approved the new name which is intended to symbolize the location's association with the Syracuse Pride Festival.

Monto was appointed in August to fill a vacancy. He'll have to run again next year for a full term.

Previous mayoral candidate and 5th District Syracuse Common Council seat applicant, Alfonso Davis, was arrested after accidentally bringing concealed gun to Greater Rochester International Airport.