Madison Ruffo
ReporterMadison Ruffo received a Master’s Degree from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, where she specialized in audio and health/science reporting. Madison has extensively covered the environment, local politics, public health, and business. When she’s not reporting, you can find Madison reading, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.
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As the nation recovers from pandemic-related economic devastation, some regions are bouncing back faster than others.
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In the final hours of 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law two bills that would expand the use and accessibility of absentee ballots going forward.
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As many criticize Onondaga County’s legislature for its partisanship regarding county redistricting, the city of Syracuse is undergoing reapportionment of its own, led by an independent nonpartisan commission.
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With the popularity of at-home COVID-19 tests growing, and the omicron variant continuing to spread at increased rates, many are wondering how effective these tests are at detecting the new variant.
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Before the new map can be signed into law, there first has to be a ninth public hearing and then the County Executive will make a final decision.
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After a recent veto, the Onondaga County Legislature went back to the drawing board to work up a new set of legislative district proposals. Now, county Democrats are saying the Republican-drawn maps still aren't fair.
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Oneida County is one of few central New York counties to enforce the statewide temporary mask mandate.
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Last week, Syracuse received a sizeable award from the state to invest in building up the downtown area.
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Starting Monday at 7:00 a.m. all indoor spaces in Oneida County will require a mask. Businesses can avoid requiring masks if they require proof of vaccination.
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A number of counties across the state are declaring states of emergency over COVID-19 surges and hospital staffing shortages. To avoid this measure, Onondaga County has deployed a fleet of ambulances provided by the state to provide relief to its four local hospitals.