Category Archives: Press Releases

County Executive Ryan McMahon Recognizes October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A press release from County Executive Ryan McMahon: SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among United States women, no matter your race or ethnicity. Many things affect a person’s chance of getting breast cancer, these are called… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Party, Local Restaurant/Bar

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that a guest at a party and two patrons at a local restaurant/bar have tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who were at the following locations during the timeframes listed may have been exposed. Party at a private residence, Boston Street in Syracuse Saturday, September 19,… Read more >

Don’t forget your flu vaccine this year!

This fall, please remember to get your flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive an annual flu vaccine. Everyone should be vaccinated yearly because immunity to flu viruses declines over time and circulating flu strains often change from year to year. It is especially… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure on Hayride at Local Farm

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an individual on a hayride at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch at 2901 Rose Hill Road in Marietta has tested positive for COVID-19. The hayride took place on Saturday, September 26 from 4:45 to 5:00 pm. Members of the public who were on the hayride during that timeframe may… Read more >

Onondaga County Immunization Clinic to Reopen—Clinic will Reopen September 30 by Appointment Only

The Onondaga County Immunization Clinic will reopen on Wednesday, September 30. To ensure proper social distancing and to protect the health and wellbeing of our clients and staff members, the clinic will operate by appointment only. The Immunization Clinic, located in the Onondaga County Civic Center at 421 Montgomery Street in Syracuse, will be open… Read more >

Boil Water Order Lifted for Remaining Portion of DeWitt Water District

The Onondaga County Health Department has lifted the Boil Water Order for the residents and businesses that remained under the Boil Water Order that was issued on Friday, September 18. The order was lifted for a portion of the District on Friday, September 25. Two consecutive follow-up tests have since confirmed no presence of coliform,… Read more >

Partial Lift of Boil Water Order: Some Residents Served by the Town of DeWitt Water Department Remain Under Order

Based on acceptable sample results and the Town of DeWitt’s use of engineering controls to isolate areas within the Water District, the Boil Water Order (BWO) area is being revised to eliminate portions of the Town of DeWitt previously affected. The properties in the revised BWO area are shown in this map. Please visit the… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure on Centro Bus Routes Serving Syracuse University

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that a passenger on several bus routes has tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who were passengers on the same routes during the same timeframes may have been exposed: Wednesday, September 16, 9:00am-9:20am Centro Route SU 344-Connective Corridor, from College Place to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse,… Read more >

Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Local Restaurants and Bars

The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that patrons of several local businesses have tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the following locations during the timeframes listed may have been exposed: Tully’s Restaurant, 311 7th North Street, Liverpool Sunday, September 13, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Penny Pub, 320 Fayette Street,… Read more >