Coming up at 12:30pm on NewsChannel 9: Congressman-Elect John Mannion sits down with me for Newsmakers.

Rep. Stefanik has been the North Country congresswoman for almost 10 years, whose district also dips into portions of Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the Capitol Region.

“I’m confident Micron is here to stay and no one can touch that,” Chuck Schumer tells me when asked about threats to the CHIPS and Science Act. President Trump will be “locked in by contract” once the deal is signed before Biden leaves office.

Leader Chuck Schumer tells me he hopes to continue in Senate leadership as Senate Minority Leader when Republicans take over the majority in January.

NEW NUMBERS: The biggest batch of outstanding ballots in the 50th State Senate Race has now been counted and included in these updated results. Democrat Chris Ryan’s lead tripled. He’s not ready to declare victory but the current margin is beyond the state’s recount threshold.

BREAKING NEWS: Chris Ryan declares victory over Nick Paro in 50th State Senate race after the latest results give him mathematical certainty of winning.

CONFIRMED: Anthony Brindisi to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York By a vote of 50-49.

In a statement, Schumer said, “Micron is on the finish line for the CHIPS deal and I expect the final agreement to be signed as soon as this week. This will lock in the funding for Central New York and Idaho.” localsyr.com/news/micron-co…

You can't write the story of Joe Biden without a chapter on Syracuse. Because of his local roots, he's visited more than any other President Donald J. Trump in history. localsyr.com/news/local-new…

As I was sitting down with Governor Kathy Hochul for an exclusive interview, we were just getting new information from Washington about President Trump's spending freeze, possibly being reversed.

Coming up on Newsmakers: NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez talks about federal funding, I-81 and the notorious bridge over Onondaga Lake Parkway. Watch Newsmakers today at 12:30pm on NewsChannel 9.

BREAKING: Due to a "medical condition," @BillyJoel is postponing his tour, including a one-year delay of his show at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. It's rescheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026.

Tornado Warning including Syracuse NY, Fairmount NY and North Syracuse NY until 5:00 PM EDT

Meet one person who makes Syracuse special: Sister Norise Kaiser. On a sad night for North Side natives, this sister, once trained in St. Anthony’s Convent, allowed photographer Will Houle and me to use her porch as a work station. She provided power, water and company.

Thanks County Executive Ryan McMahon for the time. Watch Friday at 12:30pm on NewsChannel 9.

BREAKING NEWS: 10 correction officers have been indicted for their alleged roles in the beating death of 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi at the Mid-State Correctional Facility in March. Two have been charged with murder.

The Onondaga County District Attorney tells me all 11 Westhill High School lacrosse players he gave ultimatums to have surrendered to police to be given tickets for unlawful imprisonment. localsyr.com/news/local-new…

BREAKING NEWS: Christopher Walrath is the first correction officer to plead guilty for his role in the brutal beating of inmate Robert Brooks at the Marcy Correctional Facility. Walrath pleads guilty to manslaughter for 15 years in prison. WATCH LIVE: localsyr.com/marcy-correcti…

REAL ID, Real Answers: Mark Gruba joins NewsChannel 9 Andrew Donovan alongside NYS DMV Exec. Deputy Commissioner Christian Jackstadt and Madison County NY Clerk Michael Keville to discuss what you need to know about the REAL ID transition going into effect tomorrow.

JUST IN: Congressman Congressman John W. Mannion defends his vulgar outburst directed at Congressman Mike Lawler on the house floor. Lawler's response, in writing, was also vulgar.