Tim Burtis

Onondaga County Republicans made announcement this week that they intend to alter a local law to make accepting donations possible for the aquarium project.

Onondaga County legislators are likely to consider an agreement to front $11 million to help get the aquarium project up and running next year.

Onondaga County legislators voted unanimously to pass the 2025 operating budget, but clash over some proposed amendments.

Onondaga County legislators are reviewing the budget proposed by County Executive Ryan McMahon, which includes a property tax decrease and funding for youth services.

The Onondaga County Legislature will sue New York state over legislation that will move most elections to even years.

Republican Tim Burtis was elected chairman of the Onondaga County Legislature during its first meeting of the year.