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Robert Harding
Government and politics reporter
About
As Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ's government and politics reporter, I cover federal, state and local issues, from what Cayuga County's federal representatives are up to in Washington to Auburn City Council and Cayuga County Legislature meetings.Â
Accomplishments
I have earned more than 60 awards during my journalism career, including the Syracuse Press Club's Bill Carey Journalist of the Year award in 2019. I was named a finalist for the national Toner Prize for Excellence in Local Political Reporting in 2021. My other honors include awards from the Journalists Association of New York, the New York News Publishers Association, the New York Press Association and the Syracuse Press Club.
The DMV opened its new location on Oct. 5.
The city is planning improvements at one of its 23 parks.
Fr. Greg Boyle speaks to attendees after his speech at the Auburn Public Theater's Owasco Room on Oct. 4.
EarthPlanter won the "Coolest Thing Made in NY" crown in 2025.
The hospital has acquired properties that it now hopes to transform into a parking lot.
State Sen. Rachel May speaks at a Manufacturing Week bus tour led by the Business Council of New York State. The organization visited Bo-Mer i…
Congressman John Mannion speaks at an event at Bo-Mer Custom Manufacturing in Auburn recognizing EarthPlanter, a brand owned by Bo-Mer, for it…
Heather Mulligan, president and CEO of the Business Council of New York State, comments on the Manufacturing Week bus tour stop in Auburn and …
Robert Harding II commented on Reader poll: Will you visit the new casino in Seneca County?
smoriarity,
Cayuga County is in the Oneidas' exclusive gaming zone, so the county gets a share of that revenue.
Robert Harding II commented on Siena Poll: Most New Yorkers support SAFE Act, but majority of upstate voters do not
Jah315,
I think it's worth pointing out a couple of things about the website you cite.
The resolutions were adopted by county legislatures or boards of supervisors. This poll is a random sample from the millions of registered voters in New York. It's an apples and oranges compari…
Robert Harding II commented on Janet Burman believes her economic expertise will help in race for Republican nomination to face Maffei
luvthemiddle,
I have written about most of the candidates vying for the GOP nod, including Mr. Lesch. See here: http://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/former-auburn-school-board-member-jason-lesch-seeking-gop-nomination/article_9e1fe038-8717-11e3-aa89-0019bb2963f4.html
Over the pas…
Robert Harding II commented on Buffalo Bills Monday: Bills in Toronto series an embarrassment for team, NFL
@TJR013 - I wouldn't say zero support. There are some fans in Toronto and southern Ontario. But is it enough? No. It reminds me of the London games. If the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings are playing, attendees will show up wearing other teams' uniforms (Packers, Raiders, Patriots,…
Robert Harding II commented on Buffalo Bills Monday: Bills in Toronto series an embarrassment for team, NFL
@BillsStrong - I wish the Bills could count it as a "road" game, but they would have to separate themselves from the series. I don't think they could get away with calling it the "Bills in Toronto series" and then consider it a road game. Not sure the NFL would let that fly.
Robert Harding II commented on Buffalo Bills Monday: Bills in Toronto series an embarrassment for team, NFL
@BillsToronto - I'm sure there are a lot of arguments one could make about this series. Are ticket prices a factor? Sure. But it's just one factor. You mention the 4-7 and 2-9 records. That's a fair point. If they continue this series, perhaps it would help to have the games earlier in the s…
Robert Harding II commented on Maroons shut out by Bees: Auburn girls soccer loses to state-ranked B'ville in sectionals
@brigiesabine - Thank you for your comment. We fixed the number in the story.
Robert Harding II commented on 'Super Bowl champion' does not equal 'elite quarterback'
@Ink190: Perhaps you should read it again. I acknowledge Eli (and Ben Roethlisberger) have won two Super Bowls and I also say "it says a lot about the leadership qualities of both." This has nothing to do with leadership. Leadership is a trait many quarterbacks have. That doesn'…
Robert Harding II commented on Rifanburg: As reader habits shift, so must our business
Good morning. This is Robert Harding, Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ's online producer.
I wanted to response to Farmer's Gal comment. The appearance and layout of the website will not be changing. It will remain the same. This isn't the same as the e-edition, which is a digital replica of the print editi…
Robert Harding II commented on Enough with the garbage quarterback rankings
Nels,
Yes, I do realize that. It doesn't change anything. Putting Cam Newton above guys like Manning and Stafford, who both threw for more yards (and that matters in most fantasy football leagues, at least ones I've played in), is silly.