Press Releases - Communications

“A place I want to visit”: County Executive McMahon asks Onondaga County students to help name the new aquarium

February 11, 2026

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive McMahon today announced that local students from across the county are being invited to help name Onondaga County’s brand-new aquarium. At a press conference held […]

County Executive McMahon Announces Completion of Public Art Project in Village of Camillus

January 28, 2026

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II today announced the completion of a new mural at the Maxwell Memorial Library located in the Village of Camillus. The project […]

Onondaga County Lights Up Yellow in Honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27, 2026

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Onondaga County will illuminate County buildings, including the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, in yellow on January 27, 2026, to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Onondaga County […]

Onondaga County Announces Options for Residents Who Have Not Received Their Tax Bill

January 22, 2026

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County officials have been made aware that some members of the community have not yet received their county tax bill. While all county tax bills were mailed […]

County Executive Ryan McMahon Announces Water Distribution Site at Fayetteville-Manlius High School

December 31, 2025

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December 31, 2025 SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive Ryan McMahon today announced that a water distribution site will be established at Fayetteville–Manlius High School beginning Friday, January 2, from 10:00 […]

County Executive McMahon Announces Contract Agreement with Onondaga County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Association

November 19, 2025

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive McMahon today announced a tentative agreement with the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Association (OCSPA). The 4-year agreement includes a wage increase of 3% per […]

Annual Onondaga County Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Tuesday, November 11th

November 10, 2025

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive McMahon today announced the Onondaga County Veterans Council will present the Annual Onondaga County Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00AM in Memorial Hall […]

Statement from Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II Regarding the Acceptance of the Final Environmental Impact Statement

November 7, 2025

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said, “Today marks a truly monumental and tangible step forward as Onondaga County becomes the hub for semiconductor memory chip manufacturing in […]

Moody’s Ratings Affirms Onondaga County Bond Rating Citing County’s Sound Fiscal Position

October 21, 2025

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II today announced that Onondaga County’s bond rating of “Aa2” from Moody’s Ratings was affirmed with a “stable” outlook. When explaining […]

Onondaga County Unveils $4 Million Renovation To Upstate Medical University Arena

October 16, 2025

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Onondaga County has unveiled an exciting interior renovation to the Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial just in time for the 2025-26 Syracuse Crunch […]

A Statement from County Executive Ryan McMahon Regarding Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Announcement

August 26, 2025

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said, “For nearly twelve years Chancellor Kent Syverud has led Syracuse University with respect and honor. Most importantly, he has always been […]

County Executive McMahon Announces “Request for Qualifications” for new Industrial Treatment Train at Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant

August 18, 2025

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive McMahon today announced that a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been issued as part of a two-step procurement process to advance a new Industrial Treatment […]