County Executive Ryan McMahon said he wants the county to study the potential for light rail.
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Posted inHousing
Large construction, renovation projects spark renewed concerns for lead advocates
New construction and renovation projects are causing concern for lead advocates who worry about the risks large-scale projects pose.
Posted inEconomic Development
Onondaga County IDA to get new board members for 1st time in over 6 years
Steve Morgan and Victor Ianno Sr. are stepping down from OCIDA.
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State of Onondaga County: McMahon talks lead programs, nursing scholarships, aquarium update
Ryan McMahon introduced initiatives to reduce lead poisoning and increase nursing staffing at his State of the County address.
Posted inOnondaga County
Overtime at Hillbrook detention center increases 60 percent in year after audit
Overtime at Hillbrook costs the county 5.5 times more now than it did in 2017.
Posted inJustice & Equity
Man dies in custody at Onondaga County jail
The sheriff’s office has not yet released the man’s name.
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Ryan McMahon to appoint Rich McCarron to fill Onondaga County Legislature seat
McMahon plans to appoint realtor and former Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy Rich McCarron to the Legislature in the 11th District.
Posted inJails & Prisons
Inside Onondaga County’s problem with virtual arraignments
Advocates say virtual arraignments held in Syracuse City Court infringe on defendants’ rights.
Posted inNews
Onondaga County could lose $11M in Medicaid funds under Hochul budget
In the proposed $277 billion state budget, New York would divert an estimated $1 billion in federal Medicaid funds that counties were to receive over the course of next year.
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Onondaga County legislator John McBride takes county job, resigns from Legislature
McBride had not been planning a re-election run this year.
