Election Special Sees Young Secure Syracuse Mayoral Second Term
Sparse turnout marked a fierce mood as Democrat Thomas Young won a second term as Syracuse mayor but lost the Board of Estimate. Teresa McCarthy was replaced by Republican John DeFrancisco while Van Buren residents rejected a landfill push, shaking local GOP strength.
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Van Buren residents oust incumbent as dump fuels vote
In Onondaga County towns voters ousted five term supervisor David Haas amid anti-dump activism. Edward Hailenbeck Jr. beat Haas by 380 votes as opposition to a proposed county landfill grew. In another race Vicki Baker led Susan Farr for the 9th District amid ongoing anti incinerator and landfill efforts.
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DeFrancisco Heads Stronger City Council Majority
John DeFrancisco a 42 year old defense lawyer takes senior post on the Common Council on Jan 1 with real power over city government. He defeated Teresa McCarthy by 5B percent and won 64 percent backing to shift budget control from mayor to council. The GOP gained two seats increasing Democrats to 54 while DeFrancisco steered a Republican resurgence in a tense council era.
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Young Wins Narrow Sweep in Syracuse Mayoral Race
Thomas Young won the Syracuse mayoral race by a wide margin amid a strong Republican showing. Voter turnout was 60 percent, the lowest since 1923, and Young lost budget powers as the council shifted control to Republicans led by DeFrancisco.
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Krenz cleans house and East German leadership resigns
East German Politburo resigned at the urging of new leader Egon Krenz amid massive unrest and the exodus of tens of thousands. Krenz, in office three weeks, seeks reform while keeping Communist control as West German Chancellor Kohl pushes for free elections and economic reforms.
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Wet Showers Then Colder With Slight Warmup
Wet showers sweep the area with mid-40s tonight and breezy winds. A brief high near 55 followed by colder conditions Thursday. The forecast notes rain and chilly temperatures across the region.
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