Politics with a side of pasta: Syracuse gathers for an Election Day tradition (photos)
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 · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. — The candidates had spent months asking for votes. On Tuesday, they could ask for extra sauce.