Maurice Brown

The overall budget genrated little debate during the final vote. But a $25 million fund to boost housing production raised a few questions.

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 final tally of mail-in and affidavit ballots was completed Tuesday, giving Maurice Brown a primary victory over Bill Magnarelli for the 129th assembly district's democratic nomination.

Unofficial results show Brown with an 82 vote lead. Mail-in and affidavit ballots won't be counted until June 30.

Syracuse area Democrats will choose a candidate for the 129th State Assembly seat in the June primary. Incumbent William Magnarelli and challenger Maurice Brown offered views at NAACP forum.

Current Onondaga County Legislator Maurice Brown questions Magnarelli’s effectiveness.

The non-binding resolution put forth by Onondaga County Democratic lawmakers is intended to send a message to county leadership and Congress to "protect neighbors from misconduct."

Relative newcomer Maurice "Mo" Brown says he won't run unless he can win against veteran 129th district assemblymember Bill Magnarelli.

The 12 to 4 vote was along party lines, with Republicans in the majority. The budget takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.

County lawmakers this week divorced themselves from approving additional public money for the controversial project, leaving the county executive to raise the rest.