A Message from the County Executive

Dear Neighbor,

Summer is officially here! I hope everyone stayed safe and cool during the recent heat wave. I want to thank our Adult and Long-Term Care Services, Emergency Management and Health Department Teams for working hard to ensure our community 'beat the heat.' 

This month was filled with exciting announcements such as our new Hotel Initiative, latest recipients of Agritourism Grants as well as this year's ONFarm Fest line up. We also announced the latest Main Street Program recipients. 

Earlier this month, our County Team participated in the 2024 Syracuse Workforce Run in honor of our fallen heroes, Officer Michael E. Jensen and Lieutenant Michael Hoosock. I am so proud of our County Team for their resilience and ability to come together to honor these two brave men. 

Although it may be summertime, my administration and County Team are working diligently to continue to make Onondaga County a place we are proud to call home and we look forward to sharing more announcements throughout the upcoming months. 

Below you will find more updates on all the exciting events 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

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.

Onondaga County Office of Diversity and Inclusion as well as the Department of Social Services-Economic Security proudly attended the local Juneteenth Celebration to participate in the festivities.

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Pride Month is celebrated in June to honor the anniversary of the June 28,1969, 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.

On June 1, the County Office of Diversity and Inclusion joined members of the LGBTQ+ community at City Hall to raise the Pride Flag for the very first time.

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Women Veterans Recognition is June 12, 2024. On this day, we recognize, honor and celebrate all the women veterans for their service.

Thank you to our women veterans at Onondaga County Veterans Service Agency, Director Ann-Marie Mancilla and Veteran Services Officer Sharon Alleyne, for your service to our country and continued commitment to our community.

Veteran Services Officer Sharon Alleyne and Director of the Onondaga County Veterans Service Agency Anne-Marie Mancilla

June 14th was Flag Day! God Bless America!

County Executive McMahon Announces Second Round of Agritourism Grant Recipients

County Legislator Dave Knapp, County Executive Ryan McMahon, Last Shot Distillery Owner Chris Uyehara and County Legislator Julie Abbott

County Executive McMahon announced the second round of recipients for the Onondaga County Agritourism Grant Program. As one of the five components of the County Comprehensive Plan, Plan Onondaga, supporting and making strategic investments in our agricultural community is vital to the future success of Onondaga County. Agritourism helps promote farm viability while also benefiting the local economy and food system. 

County Executive McMahon said, “The investments being made into our agricultural community, specifically through our agritourism grant program, are crucial to helping our local farms and small businesses while also maintaining the quality of life we enjoy in Onondaga County.” 

The second round of recipients are the following:

• Shepard Settlement Farm
• Tim's Pumpkin Patch
• Doce Lume Farm/Go Native! Perennials LLC
• Last Shot Distillery
• Fesko Dairy
• HodgePodge Farm
• Schoolhouse Farm
• Willowdale Bend Farm Sanctuary
• Red Oak Nurseries
• Anyela's Vineyards
• Mottville Maple

County Executive McMahon Launches 2024 "Buy Local. Buy Onondaga Grown." Campaign

Onondaga County Executive McMahon and the Onondaga County Agriculture Council launched this year’s “Buy Local. Buy Onondaga Grown.” campaign on June 11th at Anyela’s Vineyards in Skaneateles. The goal of the campaign is to encourage the public to choose food and products grown in Onondaga County from one of the 570 farm families in Onondaga County.

County Executive McMahon said, “This year’s campaign highlights the importance of connecting the public directly with their food producers. That connection happens daily at farmers markets, local stores and farmstands, and in many cases – right at the farm in the form of agritourism. Onondaga County is focused on expanding and strengthening our local agricultural community. Through a multi-media campaign and the ONFarm Fest event, our goal is to inform the public of all the amazing products and experiences available thanks to their local farmer." 

For more information on "Buy Local. Buy Onondaga Grown." and this year's ONFarm Fest please click below:

County Executive McMahon Announces Latest Main Street Program Recipients

County Executive McMahon announced the Village of Minoa as the latest recipient of our Main Street Program funding. The Main Street Program focuses on revitalizing our towns and villages to help increase economic activity and while brightening up each community. Through this program awardees receive funding to make exterior building improvements such as new siding, windows, doors, etc.

Onondaga County Honors Our Two Fallen Heroes at

Syracuse Workforce Run

Congratulations to Team Onondaga County for winning the Largest Team Award 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 Park. Onondaga County was represented by 221 entrants from various county departments. Thank you to all who participated and helped honor our fallen heroes, Officer Michael E. Jensen and Lieutenant Michael Hoosock. We will never forget you.

If you would like to make a contribution to support the families of our fallen heroes, please click below:

Taiwanese Business Executives and Educators Visit Onondaga County

County Executive McMahon welcomed a delegation of Taiwanese business executives and educators to Onondaga County to discuss supply change opportunities and potential sites to service Micron's semiconductor manufacturing campus in Clay, NY. Over the course of two days, the group was able to tour the Micron Site and visit Syracuse University as well as attend multiple roundtables to learn more about strategic advantages of doing business and receiving an education in Central New York. 

County Executive McMahon said, "They're excited about this supply chain site, but also will have an opportunity to meet other key community partners, university leaders, and business leaders to better understand the ecosystem here and all the efforts into developing the workforce."

County Executive McMahon along with Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud host a luncheon for the Taiwan trade visit to Onondaga County

County Executive McMahon Joins Attorney General to Announce

JUUL Settlement Funds

County Executive McMahon joined New York State Attorney General Letitia James and other local elected officials to announce Central New York will receive over $4.7 million from the historic $462 million multistate settlement. This settlement was secured from JUUL Labs Inc. for its role in the youth vaping epidemic that led to the dangerous rise in underage e-cigarette use nationwide.

These funds will be allocated to more proactive education, awareness and prevention work to individuals of all ages but also eradicating the sale of these products to minors.

County Executive McMahon Visits

Jordan-Elbridge Senior Center

County Executive McMahon stopped by the Jordan-Elbridge Senior Center to discuss all the new projects and programs the county is currently working on and other exciting happenings in the community. These visits allow seniors the opportunity to ask County Executive McMahon questions and get an in-person update on the county.

If your community group would like to host the County Executive, please contact our office at (315) 435-3516 or by email by clicking below:

County Executive McMahon Takes Tour of Marcellus High School Students Greenway Projects

County Executive McMahon met with Marcellus High School students to learn about their "Green Gateway" Projects. In 2019, one Marcellus High School student presented an idea to create Green Gateway and it officially became a park in 2023. Now, current students continue conducting studies and putting together project proposals as a part of their school work. During County Executive McMahon's visit, he was able to see the students' ideas in person as they went to where it all began-- 'Green Gateway.' 

Onondaga County Supports Orange

United Round Up Program

Onondaga County is proud to support the Orange United Round Up Program! Thank you to all the restaurants who have agreed to participate.

The Orange United Round Up Program gives customers the option to roundup their bill to the nearest dollar, or couple of dollars, as a donation to help support student-athletes.

For more information on Orange United and a list of participating restaurants, please click below:

Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services Receives Service to Education Award

Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services were awarded the Service to Education Award from the East-Syracuse Minoa School District. The Department was recognized for their unwavering support and investment in the East Syracuse Minoa School District. Their dedication and advocacy has been instrumental in driving forward the shared vision of student success and well-being. Congratulations!

Commissioner Amy Cunningham, Deputy Commissioners Jennifer Parmalee, Megan Rooney and Kelly Varamogiannis

Onondaga County Hosts

New York State Blues Festival

Onondaga County hosted the New York State Blues Festival once again! The annual three-day New York State Blues Festival celebrates the far-reaching influence that this genre has had on modern music by bringing together a complimentary line-up of diverse acts from across the country and beyond.

For more information about the NYS Blues Festival, please click below:



“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

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