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Syracuse police say building strong relationships with protest organizers is key to maintaining peaceful demonstrations, even as some groups push for more direct action and confrontational tactics.

Despite less than ideal weather, hundreds of demonstrators showed up outside the federal courthouse in Syracuse to demand protections for Medicaid.

Kate Stewart defies aging skating in the 2025 Empire State Winter Games against athletes 1/3rd her age

Syracuse could cash in from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, especially around technology to implement 5G wireless systems. JMA Wireless hosted Senator Chuck Schumer who explained provisions to buy American-only products for some $60 billion in broadband funding would help JMA, the only manufacturer of 5G components in the nation right now.

The mandate will take effect on Monday, December 13.

Onondaga County’s controversial redistricting process is about to take another step forward with amended maps set to be released sometime Friday. The County Executive vetoed the original draft due to concerns about potential litigation.

The Finger Lakes Land Trust is nearing the acquisition of Bell Station.