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Democratic socialists helped fuel Onondaga County’s blue wave: ‘We’ve been asking for a seat at the table’
By Leila Ahmed
A $332-a-year tax could have meant faster ambulance response times in LaFayette. Voters said no — barely
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:18 AM · 1 min read
LaFayette, N.Y. -- LaFayette voters narrowly rejected a new tax to pay for better local ambulance service, according to results Tuesday night.
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