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Yesterday at 11:20 PM  The County and City Planning Agencies merged to form one agency after years of attempts in a move to streamline local government.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  An Onondaga County Probation Officer has been suspended without pay and faces charges for allegedly using a county probation database inappropriately.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Watch Live at 5:30pm - Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney will present the 2013 State of the County address at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse Monday at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  Plan offers incentives for 'redeveloping' rather than expanding into rural areas

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Onondaga County is inching closer to a deal to turn the county-run nursing home over to private owners.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A month after criticizing a parking contract between Onondaga County and the owners of the Galleries project in downtown Syracuse, County Comptroller Bob Antonacci says he's exposed taxpayer waste in a separate parking deal.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered an investigation of how utility companies prepared for and reacted to Superstorm Sandy.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Onondaga County may improve Willow Bay area in anticipation of a beach for swimming in the coming years.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  A special prosecutor ruled no charges will be filed after an investigation into allegations of election violations in Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney's administration.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  In her State of the County speech, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney says construction is a symbol of progress, economic growth, and prosperity. Now we're checking with construction companies to see if their businesses are turning around.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Joanie Mahoney celebrated the County's accomplishments during her State of the County address.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  New York's Lieutenant Governor stopped in Central New York on Thursday to talk about the impact of Governor Andrew Cumo's budget proposal.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  The head of the Onondaga County Republican Party is revealing more information about an election investigation.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  CNY Central has learned exclusively that an Onondaga County grand jury is investigating a political race amid allegations a county job was promised in exchange for gathering campaign support.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  It's a project that's been talked about for years. Today, city leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of the Syracuse Creekwalk.