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GOP Rep. Katko, who voted to impeach Trump, won’t run again

By ALAN FRAM and MARINA VILLENEUVEJanuary 14, 2022 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. John Katko, a respected Republican moderate whose congressional career seemed on the ascent, announced his retirement Friday, the third of the 10 House GOP lawmakers who voted to impeach President Donald Trump last January to say they won't seek reelection.

35 Republicans buck Trump, back study of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

By ALAN FRAMMay 20, 2021 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thirty-five House Republicans joined Democrats in voting to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan.

35 Republicans buck Trump, back study of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

By ALAN FRAMMay 20, 2021 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thirty-five House Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday in voting to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan.

Lawmakers criticize use of pandemic relief money for mural

May 16, 2021 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Some members of New York’s congressional delegation aren’t happy with Syracuse’s decision to spend pandemic relief money on a mural celebrating local basketball legends.

GOP lawmaker with gun sets off House chamber metal detector

By MATTHEW DALYJanuary 22, 2021 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitol Police are investigating an incident in which a Republican lawmaker was blocked from entering the House chamber after setting off a metal detector while apparently carrying a concealed gun...

Republican Rep. John Katko says he’ll vote to impeach Trump

January 12, 2021 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko said Tuesday he’ll back the impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying it was his his duty under the Constitution after Trump incited the riot at the U...

Outgoing Syracuse mayor to teach at NYU in 2018

October 23, 2017 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Outgoing Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says she will teach at New York University in the spring.

Miner will become a visiting distinguished urbanist at NYU's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service.

Live coverage: Election results for John Katko vs. Colleen Deacon for Congress, other Auburn-area races

Robert Harding robert.harding@lee.netNovember 9, 2016 GMT

The Citizen and auburnpub.com will provide live election night coverage and updated results throughout the night. The polls close at 9 p.m. in Cayuga County and New York state.

Election preview: Rep. John Katko aims to build on successes if re-elected to Congress

Robert HardingNovember 6, 2016 GMT

When he was a federal prosecutor, U.S. Rep. John Katko said he had a knack for wanting to tackle the next major problem.

That trait has stayed with him in his new career as a member of Congress.

Report: Rep. John Katko, a Republican, won’t vote for Donald Trump

Robert Harding robert.harding@lee.netOctober 9, 2016 GMT

U.S. Rep. John Katko has made his decision: He's not voting for his party's presidential nominee, Donald Trump.

That's according to an interview Saturday with syracuse.com.

Onondaga County Veterans Party endorses Rep. John Katko for another term in Congress

Robert Harding robert.harding@lee.netAugust 15, 2016 GMT

The Onondaga County Veterans Party is throwing its support behind U.S. Rep. John Katko in the 24th Congressional District race.

The party, which usually endorses in central New York races but no longer has an official ballot line, highlighted Katko's legislative achievements during his first term in Congress.

Why Rep. John Katko probably won’t endorse Donald Trump for president, part II

Robert Harding robert.harding@lee.netAugust 3, 2016 GMT

Two weeks ago, I made the case for why U.S.

Rep. John Katko’s bill part of final agreement on legislation to combat heroin epidemic

Robert Harding robert.harding@lee.netJuly 12, 2016 GMT

An agreement between House and Senate leaders on legislation to combat the opioid epidemic includes legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. John Katko that would help the federal government crack down on drug kingpins.

Rep. John Katko: Hillary Clinton not being charged in email probe sets ‘dangerous precedent’

Robert Harding robert.harding@lee.netJuly 6, 2016 GMT

The decision by the FBI not to recommend charges against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server doesn't sit well with U.S.

Bernie Sanders urges Democrats at Syracuse rally to support Eric Kingson for Congress

Robert Harding robert.harding@lee.netJune 25, 2016 GMT

SYRACUSE — Bernie Sanders is looking for progressive partners to join him in Congress.

Eric Kingson is one of those candidates.

Sanders, who battled with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination, visited central New York Friday to headline a rally for Kingson's congressional campaign.