Syracuse Democrats have officially backed Pat Hogan, 74, for mayor.
Hogan currently serves as the Second District common councilor in Syracuse. He was one of four Democrats to enter the race.
The endorsement comes just days after Republicans selected Thomas Babilon as the party's nominee. Babilon is a former city hall lawyer.
The primary election is expected to be close, with Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens also in the running.
Current Mayor Ben Walsh finishes his final term at the end of this year.
Obama touched on his regrets — the inaction following the 2012 school shooting at Sandy Hook — but also his optimism for the future.
The group is calling for the governor and the state Department of Environmental Conservation to deny the permit.
President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew Stefanik's nomination for the position of U.N. ambassador.
She was one of the first cabinet level nominees put forward by President Donald Trump just days after his election in November.
The request is for Oneida, Lewis, Herkimer, Oswego and Madison counties.
The Republican Party has yet to designate a candidate.
