County Executive Joanie Mahoney and Galaxy Communications Announce Record Setting Year for Lights on the Lake
Syracuse, NY – Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney and Galaxy Communications
President Ed Levine announce that a record number of vehicles, 43,623, drove through the 28th
season of Wegmans Lights on the Lake.
Lights on the Lake also raised $15,000 for local charities. Hillside Work Scholarship Connection,
Humane CNY and Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter were all given a check $5,000 during a
gathering held at Onondaga Lake Park today.
“Onondaga County is proud to partner with Galaxy Communications to present Lights on the
Lake,” said County Executive Joanie Mahoney. “This annual holiday tradition grew once again and
set an all-time record for attendance and for giving back to three wonderful charities.”
The pubic-private partnership has allowed the continuation and growth of an already successful
program in Onondaga Lake Park. Sponsored by Wegmans, collaborative efforts like these have
proven to be beneficial in creating exciting family-friendly events in Onondaga County.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Onondaga County,” said Ed Levine, President and
CEO of Galaxy Communications. “It’s easy to promote an idea when you have great partners and a
wonderful event. This is a great family tradition that hundreds of thousands from our community
enjoy each and every year. We also believe in giving back and were proud to recognize and raise
money for Hillside, Humane and Second Chance.”