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Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

19 stories from Marcus Chen in Ithaca

‘Violent’ Scientology-affiliated human rights videos shown to Ithaca third graders. Parents question why.  — The Ithaca Voice
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‘Violent’ Scientology-affiliated human rights videos shown to Ithaca third graders. Parents question why. 

A classroom unit on human rights has prompted shock and concern from parents at Cayuga Heights Elementary School over the school’s use of videos with intense imagery and ties to the Church of Scientology. Third graders at Cayuga Heights Elementary were shown a series of videos, some with...

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Cortland Co. tax collector accused of embezzling $18K — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Cortland Co. tax collector accused of embezzling $18K

TAYLOR, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- A tax collector in Cortland County is being accused of stealing over $18,000 from the town of Taylor over the span of six years. The New York State Comptroller's office said in a statement that 41-year-old Jaymie Closson appeared before Judge Randolph Krumanin in the...

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Syracuse lawmakers approve project to replace hundreds of lead pipes, but there's still a lot more to go — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Syracuse lawmakers approve project to replace hundreds of lead pipes, but there's still a lot more to go

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The Syracuse Common Council passed a big step Monday in the effort to rid the city of lead pipes, but there's still a long way before it's complete. Councilors unanimously approved a project for the water department to replace around 1,700 lead pipes across the city with...

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Over 703,000 New Yorkers voted early in 3 days — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Over 703,000 New Yorkers voted early in 3 days

Over 703,000 New Yorkers participated in the first three days of early voting for the general election, a turnout rate that nearly doubled the pace of the 2022 gubernatorial race while Attorney General Letitia James issued warnings against voter intimidation by armed federal agents.

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'We are in a war against lead in our community': Syracuse's mayor pushes for solution to lead pipe crisis — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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'We are in a war against lead in our community': Syracuse's mayor pushes for solution to lead pipe crisis

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens is hoping to pick up the pace on replacing lead pipes in the city, with new legislation on the horizon that could force the city to replace all lead pipes within the next ten years. "When we talk about what we've done so far, we know that that is not enough," said Owens...

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Inside OCC's $32 million transformation: New facilities prepare students for healthcare careers — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Inside OCC's $32 million transformation: New facilities prepare students for healthcare careers

ONONDAGA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Onondaga Community College (OCC) completed a $32 million transformation of 40,000 square feet in an effort to modernize learning spaces for students pursuing healthcare careers. The renovation inside the college's School of Health, Wellness Human Services building...

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Walmart just leaked details on its 2026 Black Friday sale events — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Walmart just leaked details on its 2026 Black Friday sale events

Shop early Walmart Black Friday deals now!

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Concerning 'hijack' text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicates — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Concerning 'hijack' text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicates

A United Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Saturday night due to a "potential security concern," the airline has confirmed.

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34 chains with Halloween deals and seasonal specials: Chipotle, Pizza Hut and more — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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34 chains with Halloween deals and seasonal specials: Chipotle, Pizza Hut and more

These Halloween food deals are so good, it’s scary.

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Police seek help identifying man in Pamelia burglary — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Police seek help identifying man in Pamelia burglary

The New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with an alleged burglary.

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The haunted history of Tompkins County | Backstory — The Ithaca Voice
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The haunted history of Tompkins County | Backstory

Backstory: an Ithaca Voice podcast | RSS.com Listen and subscribe to Backstory on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts. We ll always be the first to say that there s always a lot of backstory to delve into when it comes to Tompkins County but there...

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Hochul announces $8.3 million for food banks as SNAP cuts threaten free school meals — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Hochul announces $8.3 million for food banks as SNAP cuts threaten free school meals

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the distribution of $8.3 million in grants to 59 food banks and pantries and pledged to maintain free school meals amid federal SNAP cuts caused by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Onondaga County's early voters look out for term limits on the ballot — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Onondaga County's early voters look out for term limits on the ballot

DeWitt, N.Y. (WSYR) -- Voters have much to consider as the ballots appear increasingly long for the gubernatorial election this year in Onondaga County. A unique ballot could be a factor driving people to the polls, with Oct. 23 recorded as the busiest early voting day ever in a non-presidential...

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Clouds increase, but do we stay dry the rest of today? — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Clouds increase, but do we stay dry the rest of today?

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It's been 9 days since we've seen measurable rain in Syracuse and CNY, but that may end for one area in particular this afternoon. Find out where below... Current temperatures Remaining mild Monday, but do we stay dry? Much cooler Tuesday Cooldown is brief... We stay nice...

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New York awards $28M to North Country water projects — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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New York awards $28M to North Country water projects

Two North Country municipalities are set to receive nearly $28 million in state and federal grants and financing to modernize their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

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NASCAR race at Talladega stopped after Joey Logano's car goes airborne in 15-car wreck — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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NASCAR race at Talladega stopped after Joey Logano's car goes airborne in 15-car wreck

Safety crews needed several minutes to turn Logano's No. 22 Ford back over on its wheels.

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What is Syracuse University's Center for the Creator Economy? — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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What is Syracuse University's Center for the Creator Economy?

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Mattingly Weisholtz is helping to lead a revolution. She's a senior at Syracuse University's Center for the Creator Economy, believed to be the very first academic center of its kind on a U.S. campus. The mission is to get in front of one of the hottest trends, building...

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Where to Watch: SU vs. North Carolina — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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Where to Watch: SU vs. North Carolina

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The Syracuse Orange are looking for their first conference win in the ACC this year, when they head south to North Carolina Saturday. Kick time in Chapel Hill is 7:30 p.m. You can watch the game on the ACC Network.

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'They will never be forgotten,' Students gather to remember Pan Am Flight 103 — localSYR WSTM (Central NY)
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'They will never be forgotten,' Students gather to remember Pan Am Flight 103

Syracuse University held its annual rose-laying ceremony on Friday to honor the victims of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing nearly 38 years after the tragedy.

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