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Mayor-elect: Upstate employees' detentions a "kidnapping"
Published On: November 10, 2025
Union members and community leaders gathered outside a Syracuse federal building, demanding the release of two Upstate Medical employees arrested by ICE during a check-in on Oct. 29.
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Stories from the 2025 New York State Fair
Published On: September 2, 2025
Thirteen reporters sought scenes that capture the essence the Great New York State Fair on closing weekend.
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How food cost hikes are affecting area restaurants
Published On: August 6, 2025
Local businesses are making adjustments as federal data shows that food costs are climbing faster than overall inflation.