A Message from the County Executive

Dear Friends,

Summer is finally here! I hope everyone has been able to enjoy the warmer weather while staying cool during the recent heat wave.

This past month I had the pleasure of joining our Library Team for their 'Check It Out' podcast on WCNY where we discussed the importance of libraries and all they have to offer our community. Our team in the Planning Department was joined by many of our partners in agriculture to announce the 2025 annual ON Farm Fest line up at the CNY Regional Market. This popular, family-friendly event will be better than ever! Learn more about 2025 ON Farm Fest at onondagagrown.com. 

Earlier this month, our County Team participated in the 2025 Syracuse Workforce Run and won the largest team award for the second year in a row! Team Onondaga County had a total of 344 race entrants which is over 100 more participants than the previous year. I am so proud of our team and want to say thank you to our Parks and Personnel Departments for working together to make this event such a success!  

I also had the honor of attending the annual 911 Award Ceremony where we recognized employees outstanding performance during the past year. Thank you to our 911/Emergency Communications Team for all you do to keep our home safe! 

Last, but certainly not least, just a few days ago the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Board adopted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) marking a monumental step forward for the historic investment being made by Micron. This represents another step forward as Central New York establishes itself as the hub for semiconductor memory technology manufacturing in the world!

Below you will find additional updates and announcements made over the last month. As always, it is an honor to serve as your County Executive and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Ryan

Juneteenth

On June 19th, we celebrate "Emancipation Day," also known as Juneteenth, to honor June 19th, 1865 when freedom finally came for over 250,000 enslaved African American people in Galveston, Texas.

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Celebrated in June, Pride Month honors the anniversary of the June 28th,1969, Stonewall Uprising in New York City which played a pivotal part in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Pride Month celebrates acceptance and equality while educating and raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

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We honor the brave Allied forces who launched the largest amphibious invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France. The cost was high but their sacrifice changed the course of history and helped secure the freedoms we cherish today.

We will never forget the bravery and sacrifice that took place on D-Day!

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June 2025 Observances

Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month

Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

World Refugee Day

Women Veterans Day

Flag Day

Team Onondaga County Wins Largest Team Award at the Syracuse Workforce Run

Congratulations to Team Onondaga County for winning the Largest Team Award for the 2nd year in a row at the Syracuse Workforce Run! The Syracuse Workforce Run, previously known as the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge, is where over 3,000 coworkers, friends and families come together annually to run or walk the 5K (3.1-miles) racecourse at Onondaga Lake Parkway. Team Onondaga County had 344 entrants on this year's team! Thank you to everyone who participated and a special thanks to our Personnel and Parks Teams for all their efforts to coordinate this event.

Watch as County Executive McMahon discusses the action taken by the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the historic Micron Technology Project in Onondaga County!

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said, "Today represents a monumental step forward as Onondaga County continues to establish itself as the hub for semiconductor memory technology manufacturing in North America with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement ready for public review. No other project has gone through the extensive and exhaustive reviews like this before and I thank all of our partners who worked tirelessly to make today possible."

To watch County Executive McMahon's discussion, click below:

County Executive McMahon Joins Commissioner Corn to Honor Emergency Communications Employees

County Executive McMahon Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Empower Parkinson Wellness Center

County Executive McMahon had the honor of attending the ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of the Empower Parkinson Wellness Center.

Empower Parkinson is a charitable organization that began in February 2017 as Rock Steady Boxing Syracuse whose mission is to provide a holistic program of wellness and prevention while empowering people with Parkinson disease to "fight back" to maintain their functional abilities and to age well.

To learn more Empower Parkinson Wellness Center, click below:

County Executive McMahon Joins Onondaga County Public Libraries on "Check it Out" Podcast

County Executive McMahon was a guest on the Onondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL) "Check it Out" podcast. He spoke about the libraries in the OCPL that he attended growing up in the Strathmore neighborhood, the importance of reading to kids and all the exciting programs and activities the Onondaga County Public Libraries offer this summer. To subscribe to the OCPL "Check it Out" Podcast, click here: www.wcny.org

To listen to the full segment, click below:

To learn more about all the exciting summer events at Onondaga County Public Libraries, click below:

Onondaga County Agriculture Council Announces 9th Annual ON Farm Fest

ON Farm Fest is Saturday, September 20th 2025

The Onondaga Agriculture Council will hold the 9th annual ON Farm Fest on September 20th, 2025. Visitors will enjoy a free day of family-friendly fun as local farms across Onondaga County opened for tours from 10am-3pm. At ON Farm Fest, you’ll learn about life on the farm and discover the latest advances in agriculture. Many farms have local products and food for sale, live music, and interactive exhibits. 

To learn more about the 9th annual On Farm Fest and host farms, click below:

County Executive McMahon Speaks at Impact Genesee Summit in Flint, Michigan

County Executive McMahon spoke at the Impact Genesee Summit in Flint, Michigan. The Symposium is a joint effort held by Genesee County and the University of Michigan at Flint. The focus of the symposium was the development and marketing of large industrial sites with the hopes to attract high tech manufacturing to the site. County Executive McMahon spoke about the process of attracting this industry, challenges Syracuse had to overcome and any community engagement that was done on the Micron project. 

County Executive McMahon and CNY Arts Announce Small Festival Grant Recipients

County Executive McMahon announced 38 festivals across Onondaga County will be awarded Small Festival Grants. These grants will help support our local festivals so they can continue to flourish and grow. Congratulations to all recipients!

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County Executive McMahon Honors Congolese Independence Day with a Proclamation

County Executive McMahon along with City of Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens presented a proclamation to members of the Congolese Community honoring The Democratic Republic of the Congo on their 65th anniversary of independence.

The ceremony was a celebration of this significant milestone, as well as a revival of ethnic unity, peace, human rights, hope, economic change and prosperity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

County Executive McMahon Honors National DRAM Day in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Parks Opens New Playground

at Highland Forest Park!

Just in time for summer! Onondaga County Parks announced the Highland Forest Park Playground is now open! Check out the new playground along with some of the best views in Onondaga County today!

Onondaga County Parks Beaches Now

Open Daily Through August 17th!

To learn more about county Parks beaches, click below:

FreshConnect Checks Programs For Veterans

The Onondaga County Health Department Wants To Hear From You!

The 2025 Onondaga County Community

Health Survey is live!

Are you an Onondaga County resident? If so, the Onondaga County Health Department wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete the Community Health Survey. Your answers will help us understand the most important health issues and improve health in our community.

Please take the survey below and help spread the word!

For a list of current job openings with Onondaga County, click below:

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