Press Releases

A Statement Regarding the Recent Events Surrounding the Termination of Dr. Robert Stoppacher

February 8, 2019

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – In light of the recent events surrounding the termination of Dr. Robert Stoppacher, please see the statement below. Communications Director Mark Nicotra said, “It is important for […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon & Galaxy Media Raise $11,500 for Local Charities with Lights on the Lake Program

February 7, 2019

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II and Galaxy Media President Ed Levine announce that Lights on the Lake raised $11,500 for local charities this year. The […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon Announces Additional Town Hall in LaFayette

February 4, 2019

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Community encouraged to offer their ideas SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon II today announced that an additional town hall will be held at the LaFayette Town Hall […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon Announces Naming Contest for New Baby Elephant at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

January 31, 2019

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Submissions will be accepted through February 8th SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II today launched a naming contest for the new baby Asian elephant at the Rosamond […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon Announces Promotion of Two Employees

January 28, 2019

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Promotions take effect in February SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II announced the promotion of two new employees today. Odean Dyer will join the Onondaga County Department […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon Applauds Syracuse Common Council for Extending Historic Sales Tax Agreement

January 22, 2019

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Syracuse Common Council vote was unanimous SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II today applauded the Syracuse Common Council for unanimously passing a 10-year extension of the historic […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon & Galaxy Media Announce “Second Chance for Second Chance” at Lights on the Lake to Benefit Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter

January 4, 2019

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Lights on the Lake Now Scheduled Through Monday, January 7th SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II and Galaxy Media President & CEO Ed Levine announced today that […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon & Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta Open WIC Office in Syracuse’s Near Westside Neighborhood

January 3, 2019

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Location is in former Nojaim Brother’s Supermarket SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II and Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta announced today the grand opening of a relocated […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon Applauds County Legislature for Extending Historic Sales Tax Agreement

January 2, 2019

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Continued progress being made in the spirit of cooperation SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II today applauded the County Legislature for passing a 10-year extension of the […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon Appoints Julie Abbott-Kenan to County Legislature

December 28, 2018

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Abbott-Kenan to fill vacancy in the 6th Legislative District SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II announced the appointment of Julie Abbott-Kenan to the Onondaga County Legislature, 6th […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon Announces 1st Annual County Parks Photo Contest

December 26, 2018

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Community encouraged to capture beauty of our County Parks SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II announced the 1st Annual system-wide Onondaga County Parks Photo Contest. The contest […]

Frank Mento to Serve as Deputy Commissioner of WEP & Michael Plochocki as Deputy County Attorney III

December 24, 2018

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Mento & Plochocki to start December 31st SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II announced today that Frank Mento, PE will join the department of Water Environment Protection […]