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Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Four OCC employees were honored by the Onondaga County Legislature and the American Heart Association for saving a man's life after he had a heart attack in front of the SRC Arena.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Onondaga County lawmakers approved spending more than $6 million on Tuesday in connection with a big cost overrun at a sewage treatment plant.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The wait is about 14 months from applying for a pistol permit until the processing begins.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The resolution passed by a vote of 14-3. It calls upon Governor Cuomo and the state legislature to repeal the toughest set of gun control laws introduced in the wake of the Newtown massacre.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Onondaga County citizens packed the legislative chambers to voice concerns about New York's SAFE Act.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Onondaga County may join a growing list of counties calling for repeal of the NY SAFE Act. Legislator Kevin Holmquist told reporters Friday that he will sponsor a resolution at the Onondaga County Legislature's session on March 5 calling upon the New York State Legislature to repeal the state's newest set of gun control laws.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  During a public comment period at the Onondaga County Legislative session Tuesday, the United as One Coalition demanded an independent group to ensure oversight of the policies and practices at Onondaga County Jail.

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.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Privatizing service at Van Duyn Home and Hospital, a senior nursing home in Syracuse, could save Onondaga County $115 million in 10 years, according to the legislature's health committee.

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

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Members of the Onondaga County Legislature and local health experts announced plans for a "Be Safe" initiative on Thursday morning.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Onondaga County lawmakers voted on the budget for Onondaga Community College, but it doesn't have anything the school wants.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  In the midst of a sometimes contentious budget battle between Onondaga Community College and the county legislature, the Ways and Means Committee has turned down OCC's request for an increase in its taxpayer subsidy.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Under the threat of having its funding withheld, Onondaga Community College has released dozens of pages of financial reports on the college's SRC Arena.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Onondaga County will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to the family of a fallen firefighter.