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60% of New Yorkers back $30 minimum wage
By Leila Ahmed
Assemblyman-elect Mo Brown to push for democratic socialism in Albany
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM · 1 min read
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) -- Maurice "Mo" Brown is moving from the Onondaga County Legislature to the New York State Assembly. As the 129th District representative, Brown plans to bring his brand of Democratic socialism to the state capitol. With ideas rooted in the new socialist wave, Brown said he is ready to make government work [...]
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