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Syracuse.com Editorial endorsement: Nick Paro in the 50th Senate District

The open seat in the New York’s 50th Senate District presents a rare opportunity to send a new face to Albany. Republican Nick Paro, the Salina town supervisor from Liverpool, is running against Democrat Chris Ryan, from Geddes, a longtime Onondaga County legislator. The district includes the towns of Clay, Cicero, Camillus, Manlius, DeWitt, Geddes and Salina in Onondaga County and… Continue reading Syracuse.com Editorial endorsement: Nick Paro in the 50th Senate District

Salina Supervisor Nick Paro will be only Republican in state senate race

OSWEGO COUNTY — Nick Paro will be the only Republican on the ballot in the hotly contested race for New York’s 50th State Senate District, while the two Democrats in the race are expected to face off in a primary. Paro’s campaign announced last week that Paro filed nearly four times as many signatures required… Continue reading Salina Supervisor Nick Paro will be only Republican in state senate race

Raymour & Flanigan acquires Northern Lights Plaza, promises retail hub revival

SALINA, N.Y. — The Northern Lights Plaza in Mattydale has a new owner. Originally built in 1956, the desolate strip mall was once home to national retailers like TJ-Maxx, Michaels, Staples and Christmas Tree Shops, but now only hosts Petco and Party City. The plaza was officially purchased Thursday by furniture retailer Raymour & Flanigan.… Continue reading Raymour & Flanigan acquires Northern Lights Plaza, promises retail hub revival

Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro to run for CNY state Senate seat

Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro is joining the race for a state Senate seat in Central New York in 2024. The Republican announced Thursday he will seek the seat representing New York’s 50th state Senate District, which includes Syracuse’s northern, western and eastern suburbs, as well as Central Square and the cities of Fulton and… Continue reading Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro to run for CNY state Senate seat

Salina Town Supervisor joins CNY State Senate race

Another Republican is jumping into the race for one of the most competitive State Senate seats in central New York, after Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro announced his candidacy Thursday. Paro’s election announcement was simple. In quotes, it just says “I’m running” — a reference he says refers to Michael Jordan’s announcement in the 90s… Continue reading Salina Town Supervisor joins CNY State Senate race

Rowley drops bid for John Mannion’s New York Senate seat

Jim Rowley has ended his campaign for the state Senate’s 50th District seat in Central New York, only days after fellow Republican Nick Paro announced he would challenge Rowley for the GOP nomination. Rowley, chairman of the Onondaga County Legislature, told syracuse.com | The Post-Standard that he won’t be a candidate for the seat that… Continue reading Rowley drops bid for John Mannion’s New York Senate seat

Community leaders work to fill vacant Kmart plazas amid redevelopment challenges

From Herkimer to Mattydale to Endicott, abandoned Kmart plazas have stood as symbols of decline for years. Whether they closed five years ago, like a location in Central New York, or over 10 like one in the Southern Tier, community leaders have long been searching for solutions. “Over the years, we’ve had some bites or… Continue reading Community leaders work to fill vacant Kmart plazas amid redevelopment challenges

NYC suspends plan to send migrants to Salina for now, town supervisor says

New York City plans to suspend the plan to send migrants to Salina for now, Town of Salina Supervisor Nick Paro told Spectrum News 1 on Wednesday. Paro said the city is waiting until they have their court dates after a judge on Tuesday granted temporary restraining orders filed by the town and Onondaga County… Continue reading NYC suspends plan to send migrants to Salina for now, town supervisor says