Incumbent mayor of Liverpool's lawsuit dismissed, allowing rival GOP candidate to remain on mayoral ballot
In a recent development, State Supreme Court Judge Robert Antonacci dismissed a lawsuit filed by Liverpool Village Mayor Stacy Finney against her Republican challenger, Thomas Valerino. The dismissal occurred after a brief hearing on Wednesday morning in Syracuse, New York.
The lawsuit, which was filed eight days late, beyond the required 10-day deadline after Valerino’s nomination certificate was filed with the Onondaga County Board of Elections, was dismissed due to procedural reasons. The lawsuit alleged that Valerino had registered to vote using a fictitious residence at an historic building (300 Tulip St.) that has no dwelling units and is zoned for commercial use only. However, the dismissal was based strictly on the timeliness of the filing, not the merits of the claim.
Additional context includes that on August 5, the Democrat BOE Commissioner ruled Valerino’s Republican nomination invalid but confirmed the Conservative Party nomination valid. A Republican BOE Commissioner later issued a ruling against Finney’s official complaint.
Meanwhile, in other news, a new specialty retailer has opened its doors in a shopping plaza in DeWitt. The identity of the retailer and the specific location of the temporary home for Oneida high school students were not specified in the article.
In a separate development, Chick-fil-A has announced an opening date for its newest location in Onondaga County. However, the location of this new outlet was not disclosed in the article.
Lastly, it was reported that a retailer is moving into the former Bed Bath & Beyond location in DeWitt, but the nature of the retailer and the specifics of the move were not specified in the article.
[1] Source: Syracuse.com, August 13, 2025.
- The dismissal of Liverpool Village Mayor Stacy Finney's lawsuit against her Republican challenger, Thomas Valerino, has sparked a discussion about policy-and-legislation regarding election timelines in Syracuse, New York.
- The politics surrounding the new Chick-fil-A location in Onondaga County, along with the unspecified retailer moving into the former Bed Bath & Beyond location in DeWitt, are gaining attention in general-news circles of the region.
