Ryan McMahon

McMahon, a Republican, called the bills, which were passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature "exclusively politically motivated."

Proposed Onondaga County laws would limit the county executive and comptroller to three terms and strip the executive branch of legislative vacancy powers.

Friends of the Zoo says the county engaged in bullying and aggressive behavior since the group refused to donate $1 million to the county's aquarium project last year.

Democrats on the Onondaga County Legislature will introduce legislation that would require any donation to the aquarium project over $10,000 to be approved by lawmakers.

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon discusses the state of the county and future projects for the area.

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon discusses the state of the county and future projects for the area.

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon is asking local students to help name the new $100 million aquarium, which is slated to open in central New York in 2026.

The county will pay Azalia King $450,000 for her home on Caughdenoy Road in Clay, and $2 million for 6.5 acres of land across the street.

The proposed budget includes $6 million for a new sheriff’s helicopter and the use of drones for 911 calls, as well as expanding the use of police body cameras.

Onondaga County will accept comments from the public during three, in-person sessions.