The mall, which has sat empty for years, will be redeveloped into mixed-use housing and retail space.
Onondaga County
County legislature votes to exempt certain disabled veterans from property tax
Veterans with permanent and total service-related disabilities will be able to apply for a county tax exemption.
With a supermajority, county legislature Democrats to keep focus on housing, food security, equitable growth
Democrats will have a veto-proof supermajority with which to pass local laws and budget items.
Agencies launch lead-safety training for Onondaga County tenants
Housing advocates hoped to empower tenants dealing with lead in their homes.
Onondaga County gives $4 million to Clay neighborhood to connect to public water
Residents currently use well water which they are unable to drink. The town of Clay will now look for additional funding to complete an estimated $7.5 million project to connect the community to public water.
Syracuse, stakeholders kickstart new initiative to combat lead crisis. What does it look like?
The Lead Big Table will see government officials, health experts and community organizations come together to brainstorm ways in which they can eradicate lead from the community.
2026 General Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 2nd District candidate Matt Jones
Democrat Matt Jones is running to represent the legislature’s 2nd District. He faces Kevin Meaker in the race for the seat.
2026 General Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 15th District candidate Jo Bennett
Democrat Jo Bennett is running to represent the legislature’s 14th District. They face Woodruff Carroll in the race for the seat.
2026 General Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 17th District candidate Laura Lavine
Republican Laura Lavine is running to represent the legislature’s 17th District. She faces Majority Leader Nodesia Hernandez in the race for the seat.
2026 General Election Q&A: Onondaga County Legislature 12th District candidate Neil Smith
Democrat Neil Smith is running to represent the legislature’s 12th District. He faces David Knapp in the race for the seat.




