Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, known as 'Hootch' by many, was a husband and loving father of three. Lieutenant Hoosock worked for the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office since 2007 and this past year earned the rank Lieutenant. He spent his life trying to protect and help others. Those who knew Lieutenant Hoosock say how he was a "great guy, great dad and great cop." 

• Lieutenant Hoosock was a decorated officer with seven official commendations in his file. Three months ago, he used CPR and an AED to save a man's life in North Syracuse.

• He was awarded the medal of valor for stopping a gunman who wounded two people in a Syracuse bus terminal in 2020.

• On top of his public service in the Sheriff's Office, Lieutenant Hoosock was a firefighter and paramedic.

Officer Michael Jensen was a son, brother, friend to many and an outgoing, young man who made those around him smile. Officer Jensen worked for the Syracuse Police Department since February of 2022. He, too, dedicated his life to helping and protecting others.

• After only 18-months on the job, he received officer-of-the-month award.

• Prior to his career in law enforcement, Officer Jensen played hockey at Le Moyne College where he earned his degree and became an accountant.

• Officer Jensen grew up in Rome, NY. He graduated from Rome Free Academy and was a record setting member of the hockey team.

God bless you, your loved ones and your law enforcement Brothers and Sisters. May you both rest in peace.

End of Watch – April 14, 2024.

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) to our friends, colleagues, and First Responders at Onondaga County 911!

Thank you for your commitment, service and sacrifice. Your efforts "behind the scenes" certainly do not go unnoticed.

April 14-20, 2024

County Executive McMahon and Senator Chuck Schumer announced $ 1 million for the Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP) to provide sanitary sewer service to the White Pines Industrial Park, supporting Micron's needs for early-phase project build-out.

We are thankful for Senator Schumer's continuous support and belief in Onondaga County!

President Biden Visits Onondaga County to Announce Historic $6.1 Billion in Funding for Micron Mega-Fab Project in Clay!

County Executive McMahon and Senator Chuck Schumer joined President Biden to announce Micron was awarded $6.1 Billion in funding through the CHIPS and Science Act which will go toward the $100 billion mega-fab project in Clay. In 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act was passed allowing the government to invest $52 billion toward revitalizing the manufacturing of chips in the United States.

The deal marks the most important milestone for Micron since its agreement in October 2022 to invest $100 billion to build a mega-fab complex of four chip manufacturing plants in the Town of Clay. It will be the largest single private investment in United States history!

County Executive McMahon Launches Youth-led Suicide Prevention Video Campaign at

East Syracuse Minoa High School

County Executive McMahon attended the launch of the County's Mental Health Services suicide prevention and mental health awareness campaign, "Connection, Hope and Help." Onondaga County's Mental Health Services Team, in partnership with the Onondaga County Suicide Prevention Coalition and East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, facilitated youth-led videos that center around students addressing some of the struggles their fellow peers may be experiencing and tools that are available to them in the community.

To view the youth-led suicide prevention videos, please click below:

Below is a list of Mental Health, Addiction and Grief Support resources in Onondaga County:

• Dial 988 for Suicide and Crisis Helpline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)

• Dial 211: To get expert, caring help, simply, dial 211. In addition, they are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. 211CNY | Contact Community Services (contactsyracuse.org)

• HOPE for Bereaved: Grief support for children, teens and adults, (315) 475-9675: HOPE for Bereaved | As you journey from grief to HOPE

Onondaga County Department of Mental Health Services Resources:

• Mental Health and Community Services: 211CNY/Onondaga County/ Syracuse: Dial 211

• Children Mental Health Services: ACCESS Team: (315) 463-1100

• Developmental Disabilities Services: Exceptional Family Resources/Disability Resources: (315) 478-1462

• Alcohol or Substance Use Services: Prevention Network: (315) 471-1359

• Crouse Health Addiction Treatment Services: (315) 470-8304

• Senior Services: TeleCare: (315) 218-1915