Voting participation among the 18-to-24 age group has been increasing over past election years, but still remains low.
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The Syracuse Common Council voted to take over the hiring of the head of the Citizen Review Board. Opponents say it will make the board less independent on police issues
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Deputy Michael Hoosock was remembered as a "superhero" by his wife during the ceremony. He was killed along with Syracuse officer Michael Jensen in April 14th shooting.
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Ty'Sean Richardson's main organs were donated in 2020. He's still helping.
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The changes to the enabling legislation would give councilors the authority to hire or fire the CRB administrator and give the city clerk more oversight.
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On Friday afternoon, the Senate and Assembly were debating bills, but one remaining measure that would include a comprehensive housing deal and distribute school aid, was not yet completed.
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Governor Kathy Hochul wants to give the state and local governments greater padlock powers to combat unlicensed cannabis in New York.
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The process of getting off gas isn’t easy or cheap, but it can save money in the long term.
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A grand jury in Arizona has indicted a slew of Trump allies for their efforts to try to keep him in power after the 2020 election. Arizona is now the fourth state where "fake electors" face charges.
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Why is there a disconnect at times between good news about the economy, and how voters actually feel about the economy? And how is that likely to play out in the 2024 election?
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A research lab in Flagstaff, Ariz., is trying to leverage a 1970s discovery into a safe and desirable alternative for men who want to prevent pregnancy.
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The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.