Syracuse Herald Journal in Syracuse, New York

Fair hires span parties but remains fair, director says

Fair director Cappuccilli defends hiring across parties, noting only a small fraction of staff are politically connected. He cites examples of relatives and supporters on the payroll but emphasizes merit and broad outreach, with hundreds of resumes annually and interviews for each position. The piece details several named individuals and their roles, including family ties, while asserting no party pressure influenced hires.