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6 days ago | 
aol.com | Angela Barbuti |Samantha Olander |Khristina Narizhnaya
The Coney Island Mermaid Parade made quite a splash once again. The 43rd annual event — the nation’s largest art parade — welcomed revelers close from the Big Apple to around the world, many donning over-the-top aquatically-themed costumes for the tropical festivities. “It’s a great expression of people’s creativity,” gushed Noella Owen, 53, of Brooklyn, who attended with her two children, aged 11 and 12. The trio, who show up annually, hand made their marine-centric ensembles.
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1 week ago | 
nypost.com | Ryan King |Khristina Narizhnaya |Georgett Roberts |Samantha Olander
Tens of thousands of lefty "No Kings" protesters took to the streets of New York City and across the country Saturday in a "day of defiance" against President Trump as the US Army held its 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, DC. There were no indications of significant violence or arrests in the Big Apple, where demonstrations began at around noon time in Queens and later in Brooklyn and Manhattan - where at least 10,000 showed up, police sources said.
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2 weeks ago | 
nypost.com | Susan Edelman |Samantha Olander
It’s a field of broken dreams. The city Department of Education spent $4 million in taxpayer funds to renovate a Brooklyn athletic field — then handed it to a small all-boys public school founded by former Chancellor David Banks, which promptly kicked out three girls’ soccer teams. The power play by Eagle Academy for Young Men II in East Flatbush is under scrutiny by the feds for alleged violation of Title IX, which bars sex discrimination in public schools, The Post has learned.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
centralcurrent.org | Eddie Velazquez |Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy |Brian Cohen |Samantha Olander |Ahna Renee Fleming
A defeated Brigit Burt stood with her daughter at an election party hosted by Onondaga County Democrats at Harvey’s Garden, eyes glued to the television. Burt said she was happy local Democrats nearly swept downballot races. But tears dotted her cheeks. For every win by local Democrats, there were more wins for Donald Trump. She was crushed at the notion of living another four years in his America. Others in the crowd shared Burt’s anxieties.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
centralcurrent.org | Samantha Olander
Republican incumbent John Lemondes retained his seat in the New York State Assembly’s 126h District on Tuesday night, holding off a Democrat challenger. Lemondes, 59, defeated Ian Phillips and earned just more than 55% of the vote tally. A former U.S. Army colonel and a local farmer, Lemondes first won the Assembly seat in 2020 and has now secured his second term. “We don’t get here alone,” Lemondes said in his victory speech.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
centralcurrent.org | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy |Samantha Olander |Ahna Renee Fleming
Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter won her fifth term in the New York State Assembly on Tuesday night. She held off Republican Daniel Ciciarelli. The Associated Press called the race just after 11 p.m. Hunter has represented the state Assembly’s 128th district since 2015. The 128th district spans portions of DeWitt, Salina, Syracuse, Onondaga and the Onondaga Nation. In the New York State Legislature, Hunter has been one of the main drivers behind “good cause” eviction legislation.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
pennlive.com | Samantha Olander |Ahna Renee Fleming
Pennsylvania ElectionsPublished: Oct. 29, 2024, 4:30 p.m.Gracie Watkins, a full-time student in Luzerne County, said she's decided who will get her vote, but doesn't agree entirely with either candidate. Photo by Ahna Fleming, Syracuse University.Samantha Olander, Syracuse University. By Samantha Olander and Ahna Fleming | Syracuse UniversityCounty: LuzerneLuzerne County, population 328,000, houses the cities of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Hazleton and Nanticoke.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
centralcurrent.org | Samantha Olander
To read more about Ian Phillips’ opponent, John Lemondes, click here. To read more of Central Current’s 2024 election coverage, learn how to register to vote and more, click here. Ian Phillips is the Democratic candidate running for New York’s 126th Assembly District, which spans parts of Onondaga and Cayuga counties, including Auburn. A lifelong resident of the area, Phillips serves as regional political organizer for New York State United Teachers and president of the Auburn School Board.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
centralcurrent.org | Samantha Olander
To read more about John Lemondes’ opponent, Ian Phillips, click here. To read more of Central Current’s 2024 election coverage, learn how to register to vote and more, click here. John Lemondes Jr., the Republican incumbent representing New York’s 126th Assembly District, is seeking re-election in a district that includes parts of Onondaga and Cayuga counties, with Auburn as a central hub. Lemondes, 59, took office in 2021. He spent time as a United States Army colonel and a local farmer.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
centralcurrent.org | Samantha Olander |Ahna Renee Fleming
Rep. Brandon Williams and state Sen. John Mannion faced off in their first debate Tuesday night. The pair of Congressional candidates sparred over critical issues facing central New Yorkers, including the economy, housing and abortion rights. The debate, moderated by Syracuse.com and held at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, comes just weeks ahead of the November election, with both candidates vying for control of New York’s 22nd Congressional District.
