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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 · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM · 1 min read
West Edmeston, N.Y. — At 8:03 a.m. on Thursday morning, a man wearing a yellow vest and a hardhat pulled the starter cord on a large chainsaw.