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Friday, September 28, 2012  The Ways and Means Committee was expected to propose a reduction in the county's property tax levy next year, which would cut taxes in many local towns.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  The day after Onondaga County legislators did away with public funding for Air-1,  Sheriff Kevin Walsh is trying to find ways to keep the department's helicopter flying.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  The Onondaga County Legislature is cutting funding for the Sheriff's Department, and changing its mind on arts funding.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  The Onondaga County Legislature meets Tuesday afternoon to adopt a 2012 budget that is expected to raise property taxes in 13 of the county's 19 towns.

Monday, October 10, 2011  A news conference held Monday morning with Mercy Flight focused attention on the growing controversy over funding for the Onondaga County Sheriff Department's helicopter, Air-1.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney released her budget proposal Wednesday morning. While the total property tax levy is not going up, people in towns and villages will see some differences.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney will present her $1.2 billion proposed budget to the county legislature Wednesday morning and it does not call for a tax hike.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  By this coming Friday the organization must raise $375,000 to receive its first $100,000.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  The Onondaga County Legislature met this morning to consider overriding vetoes issued Wednesday by County Executive Joanie Mahoney regarding the county’s budget.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  As Onondaga County legislators consider changes to Joanie Mahoney's proposed budget Tuesday, should a newly formed agency come to the rescue of arts and cultural organizations?

Monday, October 11, 2010  Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney has written to the Cultural Resources Trust in hopes of restoring cuts to the arts proposed by the Onondaga County Legislature.

Friday, October 08, 2010  On the day after a public hearing on proposed controversial cuts and changes to next year's Onondaga County budget, it appears legislative leaders are still committed to the elimination of Air 1.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  Hundreds showed up to the Oncenter Thursday night with concerns about the proposed Onondaga County budget.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  As property owners in towns throughout Onondaga County brace themselves for big tax hikes, homes and businesses in DeWitt could be especially hard hit.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  The proposed Onondaga County budget makes significant cuts to the arts in Central New York, and groups are speaking out to save their funding.