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Tim Knauss is a watchdog reporter on the public affairs team at Syracuse.com, with four decades of experience covering Central New York. Knauss has written about a variety of subjects recently including unfair property taxes, failed government projects, high energy costs, and the effects of racial discrimination on health. He has won many statewide awards, including twice being named the New York State Associated Press Journalist of the Year. He earned a master’s degree in 1990 from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in 1977 from Oberlin College. Contact Knauss at [email protected] or 315-470-3023.

Judge finds fraud, orders Democratic line blank in Onondaga County Legislature district
The legislature's 9th District is traditionally a Democratic stronghold.
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National Grid deal would hike NY electric and gas rates by 20% over 3 years
If the Public Service Commission approves, the new rates would take effect in September.
Tim Knauss

Crews tear down OCRRA’S Ley Creek Transfer Station; new $50M facility to open by 2028
The aging Ley Creek facility closed in 2022.
Tim Knauss
County officials ask for $27M to buy sites for Micron suppliers or advanced manufacturers
Among the properties eyed for development is the county's unused landfill site in Van Buren.
Tim Knauss
Sharks, spitting fish, sting rays to pet: How the new aquarium operator angles to make a profit
The company with the unpronounceable name also runs aquariums in Dallas and St. Louis.
Tim Knauss
Lawsuit alleging fraud could leave Democrats with no candidate in Onondaga County’s 9th District
The district has traditionally been represented by a Democrat.
Tim Knauss

Syracuse officials say they can see the finish line for troubled $8M computer project
Has the city gotten its money's worth? 'That's a matter of opinion.'
Tim Knauss
Democrats find last-minute candidate to replace departing Onondaga County legislator
Kenyata Calloway may face a challenge to get on the ballot.
Tim Knauss
Onondaga County legislator withdraws from re-election bid. Democrats scramble to replace her
Palmer Harvey represents parts of the North and East sides of Syracuse.
Tim Knauss
Senators to Brandon Williams: Will you let DOGE gut America’s nuclear arsenal staff?
The former congressman from Central New York testified before a U.S. Senate committee.
Tim Knauss

Owners of former Skyline Apartments in Syracuse hope to talk their way out of city’s lawsuit
But communications with Syracuse officials thus far have been strained.
Tim Knauss
Onondaga County threatens hotel owners with felony charges over unpaid room taxes
The DA's office is taking a novel approach to recover the money, officials say.
Tim Knauss

Tim Knauss | [email protected]

Judge finds fraud, orders Democratic line blank in Onondaga County Legislature district

National Grid deal would hike NY electric and gas rates by 20% over 3 years

Crews tear down OCRRA’S Ley Creek Transfer Station; new $50M facility to open by 2028

County officials ask for $27M to buy sites for Micron suppliers or advanced manufacturers

Sharks, spitting fish, sting rays to pet: How the new aquarium operator angles to make a profit

Lawsuit alleging fraud could leave Democrats with no candidate in Onondaga County’s 9th District

Syracuse officials say they can see the finish line for troubled $8M computer project

Democrats find last-minute candidate to replace departing Onondaga County legislator

Onondaga County legislator withdraws from re-election bid. Democrats scramble to replace her

Senators to Brandon Williams: Will you let DOGE gut America’s nuclear arsenal staff?

Owners of former Skyline Apartments in Syracuse hope to talk their way out of city’s lawsuit

Onondaga County threatens hotel owners with felony charges over unpaid room taxes

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