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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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  A legislative committee has approved an agreement allowing a private company to take over the management of the Oncenter complex in Syracuse.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  The Onondaga County Legislature met Tuesday afternoon and unanimously approved a bill that will bring an end to a standing policy concerning jail deputies.

Monday, February 27, 2012  A new proposal in the Onondaga County Legislature would put a cap on overtime pay.

Monday, February 27, 2012  A proposed contract could help pay for the Onondaga County Sheriff's Departments Air-1 helicopter.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Two controversial lease agreements for land on Onondaga Lake will continue.

Friday, January 27, 2012  A deal to sell off Alliance Bank Stadium to the Syracuse Chiefs is moving along.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Lawmakers want a market analysis to get a better idea how much waterfront property along Onondaga Lake is worth.

Friday, May 06, 2011  Believe it or not, there may be a side benefit to the high gas prices everyone has been paying.

Friday, April 29, 2011  Onondaga County is preparing to shell out $34 million to improve the safety and security of its water system, but some county lawmakers question how its going to be paid for.

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.

Friday, October 01, 2010  Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney calls the changes to the budget enacted by the Ways and Means committee 'irresponsible'.