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1. Four vying for job as Syracuse’s next mayor
Democrat Sharon Owens, Republican Thomas Babilon and independents Timothy Rudd and Alfonso Davis are all running for the office.
2. Largest paving project in New York’s history to begin in 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday the largest paving project in New York history — $600 million to redo more than 2,100 lane miles of road — will take place during the 2026 construction season.
3. Advocates want more money for EmPower+ home energy program in N.Y.
Environmental advocates undertook a Halloween-themed push Wednesday to allocate more money for a program that helps low- and moderate-income New Yorkers upgrade their homes. The EmPower+ program seeks to provide free, no-cost energy efficiency upgrades to income-eligible households.
Around the Nation
1. U.S. strikes eighth alleged drug-carrying boat, this time in the Pacific Ocean
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