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.

3 stories from Leila Ahmed in Armonk

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More than 90,000 voters cast ballots by 6 p.m. in Onondaga County

Syracuse, N.Y. - More than 90,000 people voted in Onondaga County polling places by Tuesday evening, according to the Onondaga County Board of Elections.

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2026 Election Night: Election results, analysis and updates as Central NY votes

Syracuse, N.Y. — It’s finally here.

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Woman spits on poll worker’s face who was trying to help her vote in Camillus

Camillus, N.Y. —A woman spit on the face of an election inspector who had been trying to help her vote in Camillus on Tuesday morning, officials said."

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