Press Releases

Onondaga County Congratulates Coach Jim Boeheim On His 1000th Career Win

February 4, 2017

Central New York Grateful For Coach Boeheim’s Commitment To Community ONONDAGA COUNTY- Coach Jim Boeheim entered the elite 1000 win club today with the Orange’s exciting win over the Virginia […]

Onondaga County Announces Joint Partnership with New York State for New Airport

January 11, 2017

Press Release

Project will put Onondaga County and region at forefront for new economic development and tourism ONONDAGA COUNTY – County Executive Joanie Mahoney announced today a partnership with Governor Andrew Cuomo […]

County Executive Joanie Mahoney Appoints Deb Cody to County Legislature

January 10, 2017

Press Release

Cody will assume vacant seat in the 5th District Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney announced today that she has selected Deb Cody to serve on the Onondaga County Legislature. Cody […]

Lights on the Lake Attendance Tops 40,000 Vehicles

January 9, 2017

Press Release

2nd Highest Total Attendance in 27 Year History Onondaga County announced the attendance for the 2016-17 edition of Lights on the Lake today. 40,576 vehicles drove through the annual holiday […]

Onondaga County Comptroller Should Immediately Comply with Payroll Processing Audit as Directed by the Onondaga County Legislature

November 29, 2016

Press Release

Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney today called upon Comptroller Bob Antonacci to cooperate with an independent audit firm attempting to review County procedures for processing and recording payroll transactions. The […]

Travel Advisory Extended

November 21, 2016

Press Release

HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS County Executive Joanie Mahoney has extended the Travel Advisory for Onondaga County until 4AM Tuesday November 22, 2016. This travel advisory does not restrict travel. It is […]

Travel Advisory

November 21, 2016

Press Release

HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS County Executive Joanie Mahoney has issued a Travel Advisory for Onondaga County until 7PM this evening. This travel advisory does not restrict travel. It is a warning […]

Annual Onondaga County Veteran’s Day Ceremony Set for Friday, November 11th

November 11, 2016

Press Release

Syracuse, NY—Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney today announced that Onondaga County and the Onondaga County Veterans Council will present the Annual Onondaga County Veteran’s Day Ceremony Friday, November 11th at […]

County Executive Joanie Mahoney and Galaxy Communications Announce 27 th Season of Lights on the Lake

November 3, 2016

Press Release

Syracuse, NY – Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney and Galaxy Communications President Ed Levine announce the 27th season of Wegmans Lights on the Lake is scheduled to illuminate the park […]

Comptroller Loses, After $400,000 of Taxpayer Funds Wasted, Judge Dismisses Case Against County Executive

October 20, 2016

Press Release

Judge Spencer Luddington dismissed Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci’s frivolous lawsuit against the County Executive today. The judge ruled that the Legislature’s action last year was in fact legal and […]

Anheuser-Busch donates $3,000 to the Friends of Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter

October 14, 2016

Press Release

Syracuse, NY- Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney and Friends of Second Chance Board President Kim Smith-Ford are pleased to accept a $3,000 donation from Anheuser-Busch for the Second Chance Canine […]

First Season at Lakeview Amphitheater a Tremendous Success

September 8, 2016

Press Release

The first season at the Lakeview Amphitheater is a tremendous success. Live Nation shared with Onondaga County that ticket sales exceeded 200,000. Tickets were purchased from all 50 states as […]