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 Ossining

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Daily Show writer, presidential speech writer dead at 54

Kevin Bleyer, a former writer on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” died Sunday in a car accident at the age of 54.

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Woman found dead in Franklin County, person linked to investigation found dead after Wayne County pursuit

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New York State Police car with flashing lights on a rural road in Franklin County, New York, at dusk.

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Troopers investigate deaths believed to be connected in Northern, Western NY

In the quiet town of Moira, nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Franklin County, the morning light on a recent Tuesday revealed a chilling scene that would send ripples of concern and sorrow throughout the community. A woman's life, once filled with stories and dreams, came to an abrupt and...

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