ONONDAGA COUNTY
County Offices
401 Montgomery Street
Syracuse 315-435-2229
www.ongov.net
Chamber of Commerce
115 West Fayette Street
Syracuse 315-470-1800
www.centerstateceo.com
Strategically situated in the center of New York State, Onondaga County is home to the bustling City of Syracuse with a thriving business sector, state-of-the-art healthcare services, leading educational institutions, cultural enrichment, and first-rate attractions. Interstate 81 and Interstate 90—the New York Thruway—anchor an entire network of highway connections within and around the region. Syracuse Hancock International Airport offers domestic and international air travel service, while the New York State Barge Canal System provides local connection by boat to the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Services
Outstanding educational opportunities are available throughout Onondaga County from preschool through professional degree programs. More than 80 percent of the high school students pursue a post-secondary education, many of them choosing from options close to home. The highly regarded private institution of Syracuse University offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with its Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and Newhouse School of Communications consistently ranking among America’s finest. The private Catholic institution of LeMoyne College attracts students to a liberal arts education in the respected Jesuit tradition. Public institutions of higher education include the State University of New York (SUNY) system’s Upstate Medical University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). SUNY Upstate Medical University is the only academic medical center in Central New York and the region’s largest employer. Thousands of area students choose to begin their higher education at SUNY’s two-year Onondaga Community College.
State-of-the-art healthcare is another hallmark of Onondaga County, serving a regional population that encompasses 15 counties. In addition to the premier Joslin Centers for Diabetes, the Upstate Medical University system operates Upstate University Hospital, serving as the region’s trauma center, burn center, kidney transplant, and pediatric emergency center. The Institute for Human Performance is a world-class research center where $5.4 million in grant awards drive research in bone density, spinal cord and wrist injuries, and emergency response improvements. The Upstate University Hospital Community Campus has been named as a “Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals: Performance Improvement Leader” and nationally recognized for its premier orthopedic program, spine surgery, bariatric surgery, and maternity services. The Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital caters exclusively to the needs of children and their families. Other important healthcare institutions include Crouse Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, and the Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital.
Lifestyle
Onondaga County and Syracuse are home to recreational, cultural, educational, and environmental attractions that are rarely found in a mid-sized metropolis. The vast Onondaga County Parks system hosts nearly three million visitors each year to sites that include a nature center, beaches, forested areas, natural feature parks, a multi-use park, a marina, athletic fields, fish hatchery, and other historic facilities. The county-owned Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park was featured on the Discovery Channel documentary, selected for the quality of its programs. Spectator sports events draw record-breaking crowds to venues like the NBT Bank Stadium, home to Triple-A minor league Syracuse SkyChiefs affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Syracuse Crunch, affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets, provides professional hockey thrills at the Onondaga County War Memorial. The 50,000-seat Carrier Dome at Syracuse University is home to top-rated collegiate sports including football, basketball, track and lacrosse. The venue also hosts Central New York’s major concert events, presenting a star-studded entertainment lineup.
Cultural enrichment is available throughout the county in venues that present professional and local talent. The Syracuse Opera Company is distinguished as one of New York State’s largest, with three major productions and 100 annual educational performances. Syracuse Stage presents classical and modern plays, also reaching into area schools with arts education. Spanning seven days and featuring national talent, the Syracuse Jazzfest attracts 80,000 fans to the largest free jazz festival in the Northeast. While historic preservation abounds, the premier organization is the Onondaga Historical Association and its history museum featuring the Heart of New York and Underground Railroad exhibitions. Other treasures include the Everson Museum of Art with one of the nation’s most extensive pottery collections and the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology. Newcomers will discover an equally rich quality of life in Onondaga County communities, from vintage properties in charming historic settings to vibrant new construction and exclusive enclaves.
COMMUNITIES
City of Syracuse
City Offices
315-448-8005
www.syrgov.net
Chamber of Commerce
315-470-1800
www.centerstateceo.com
New York State’s fifth largest city, Syracuse serves the vast region around it as a hub for culture, entertainment, commerce, education, and healthcare. The city has long served as a transportation center, from early Erie Canal and railway days to its strategic location at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 90. The city recognizes more than 25 distinctive neighborhoods within its boundaries, the fastest growing being the University Hill area—driven by expansion at Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University. Delightful cuisine and deeply rooted cultural traditions prevail in long-established neighborhoods that first attracted Irish, Polish, Ukraine, Jewish American, German, and Italian immigrants. Throughout the city, wonderful venues for the visual and performing arts, premier recreational facilities and sites, great shopping, lively entertainment centers, and family-oriented attractions ensure an exceptional quality of life.
Cicero Town, Clay Town, North Syracuse Village
Cicero Town Hall
315-699-1414
http://ciceronewyork.net
Clay Town Hall
315-652-3800
www.townofclay.org
North Syracuse Village Hall
315-458-0900
http://northsyracuseny.org
Chamber of Commerce
315-699-1358
www.cicerochamber.com
Located minutes from downtown Syracuse, the neighboring towns of Cicero and Clay offer easy access to metropolitan amenities. Residents enjoy the quiet beauty of a suburban community with great schools, attractive homes, and convenient commercial development. Local recreational activities and facilities are well managed by active parks and recreation departments that maintain lush grounds and provide programs for all ages. Newcomers will discover a close-knit community atmosphere where residents gather frequently for events like the farmer’s market or extravaganzas like the two-day Cicero Community Festival with a Cruise Night, parade, demos, live entertainment, and great food. Home to part of the historic Village of North Syracuse, Clay Town is graced by three rivers and the renovated Erie Canal that follows the rivers around the border of Clay. The town is home to the northwestern suburb’s major retail corridor along Route 31, which includes the Great Northern Mall.
Fayetteville Village, Manlius Town/Village, Minoa Village
Fayetteville Village
315-637-9864
www.fayettevilleny.gov
Manlius Town
315-637-3414
www.townofmanlius.org
Manlius Village
315-682-9171
www.manliusvillage.org
Minoa Village
315-656-3100
www.villageofminoa.com
Chamber of Commerce
315-637-4760
www.manliuschamber.com
Situated west of Syracuse along the western boundary of Onondaga County, Fayetteville Village has served as a center of trade and business since the first settlers arrived in 1792. Today, the village mailing address extends beyond its boundaries into the towns of Manlius and neighboring DeWitt in an area that claims one of the highest education and income levels in Onondaga County. The prosperity of yesterday’s quarries, mills, businesses, and Erie Canal trade is still evident in the grand historic architecture and Greek Revival homes lining the Fayetteville Historic District. The picturesque farmland and orchards that once surrounded the village have given way to residential development and recreational facilities. Local programs and outdoor activities are available around the four seasons, crowned by natural features like the Erie Canal hiking trail and uniquely forested areas in Green Lakes State Park. The park offers breathtaking beauty and is home to a masterful golf course design by Robert Trent Jones.
DeWitt Town, East Syracuse Village
Town Hall
315-446-3910
www.townofdewitt.com
Village Hall
315-437-3541
www.villageofeastsyracuse.com
Chamber of Commerce
315-470-1800
www.centerstateceo.com
Offering quick and easy commutes to Syracuse, DeWitt Town surrounds the quaint village of East Syracuse and the hamlets of Jamesville and Collamer. Newcomers will discover a variety of residential settings from charming older neighborhoods to contemporary development and elegant new subdivisions. The local economy is thriving, fueled by award-winning business parks that are recognized among Central New York’s finest. Residents enjoy great schools, easy access to premier institutions of higher education, and outstanding recreational facilities. More than a dozen lush parks dot the landscape with playgrounds, athletic courts and fields, and scenic trails for year-round enjoyment. Just south of the New York Thruway, the Village of East Syracuse offers a small-town setting and active business community that includes major chain stores, manufacturers, and the pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers-Squibb Company.
Salina Town, Liverpool Village, North Syracuse Village
Salina Town Hall
315-457-6661
www.salina.ny.us
Liverpool Village Hall
315-457-3441
www.villageofliverpool.org
North Syracuse Village Hall
315-458-0900
http://northsyracuseny.org
Chamber of Commerce
315-457-3895
http://liverpoolchamber.com
The Town of Salina encompasses a number of small suburban communities that include Liverpool and a portion of North Syracuse villages as well as Mattydale, Lyncourt, and Galeville. Ideally situated north of the border of Syracuse City near the New York Thruway or Interstate 90, Liverpool Village provides a delightful hometown nestled along the northern shore of picturesque Onondaga Lake. Liverpool is well known for its unique shops, popular restaurants, lovely lakeshore trails, and warm village atmosphere. The population is less than 3,000 but 35,000 travelers pass through the village each day, served by thriving local businesses. North Syracuse Village is justly proud of its family-oriented environment graced by a number of well-maintained parks filled with recreational facilities. Active social and civic groups, community garage sales, music in the park, and seasonal events are just a few of the simple pleasures that endear newcomers to this area.
Onondaga Town
Town Hall
315-469-1583
http://townofonondaga.com
Chamber of Commerce
315-470-1800
www.centerstateceo.com
Located southwest of the City of Syracuse, Onondaga Town clusters the majority of its population in lovely residential communities close to urban amenities. A number of small villages and hamlets throughout the town serve as residential hubs including Cedarvale, Howlett Hill, Navarino, Nedrow, Onondaga Hill, Sentinel Heights, South Onondaga, Southwood, Split Rock, and Taunton. While each community hosts small shops that meet daily needs, larger stores and supermarkets are never more than a few minutes from home. Residents enjoy easy access to regional recreation sites while local parks feature scenic settings and facilities like athletic fields, beach volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, playground equipment, and picnic areas. Those who are looking for a relaxed pace of life surrounded by picturesque country scenes in close proximity to the bright lights of downtown Syracuse will find a welcoming home in Onondaga Town.
Geddes Town, Solvay Village
Town Hall
315-468-3600
http://townofgeddes.com
Village Hall
315-468-1670
http://villageofsolvay.com
Chamber of Commerce
315-470-1800
www.centerstateceo.com
Early founders of Solvay Village were committed to providing superior services to local residents—a legacy that continues to distinguish the village. Because Solvay maintains its own municipal electric company, residents enjoy some of the lowest utility rates in the entire nation. This area also hosts several outstanding regional venues. The not-for-profit Solvay-Geddes Community Youth Center or CYC provides a family-oriented fitness facility focused on providing programs for children but also for seniors. The 1903 Solvay Public Library, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been renovated and updated with an emphasis on preserving its historical details. The Empire Expo Center—home to the Great New York State Fair—lists a Syracuse address but is actually located in Geddes. Vintage and contemporary scenes blend throughout the town, harmonizing the best of yesterday with vibrant new resources.
Baldwinsville Village, Lysander Town, Van Buren Town
Village Hall
315-635-3521
www.baldwinsville.org
Lysander Town Hall
315-638-4264
www.townoflysander.org
Van Buren Town Hall
315-635-3010
www.townofvanburen.com
Chamber of Commerce
315-638 0550
http://baldwinsvillechamber.com
Quaint Baldwinsville Village spans the two towns of Lysander and Van Buren, offering a unique community that preserves outstanding 19th Century architecture. Many of these buildings were designed by prominent architects like Horatio Nelson White, Archimedes Russell, Charles Colton, and Ward Wellington Ward. The scenic Seneca River is a focal point of community life, including the Barge Canal, raceways, boat clubs, and water festivals along with a new recreational facility built on yesterday’s industrial island. The towns near the village draw newcomers to scenic landscapes—Lysander being bordered by the Seneca River on the South and west and the Oswego River on the East. Both towns provide developed recreational facilities, convenient services, and attractive residential settings. Residents enjoy the beauty of the countryside near Syracuse amenities in a peaceful area of exciting new projects, the most recent being a state-of-the-art YMCA center.
Marcellus Town/Village, Spafford Town, Otisco Town
Marcellus Town
315-673-3269
www.marcellusny.com
Marcellus Village
315-673-3112
http://villageofmarcellus.com
Spafford Town
315-673-4144
www.townofspafford.com
Otisco Town
315-696-4676
Chamber of Commerce
315-470-1800
www.centerstateceo.com
Southern Onondaga County is home to several rural towns, each one proud of its distinctive heritage and unique landscape. Marcellus is only 10 miles southwest of Syracuse, a sparsely populated rural community with large open spaces, agricultural activity, and concentrated sections of residential development. As a growing bedroom community to Syracuse, Marcellus offers scenic landscapes, outstanding schools, and unique outdoor settings that support recreational activities including Otisco and Skaneateles lakes. Historic Marcellus Village is characterized as a close-knit community where local businesses, a public library, and the village park are surrounded by quaint neighborhoods. Residents enjoy the best of country living and small-town charm in close proximity to Syracuse amenities.
Skaneateles Town/Village
Skaneateles Town Hall
315-685-3473
http://townofskaneateles.com
Skaneateles Village
315-685-3440
www.villageofskaneateles.com
Chamber of Commerce
315-685-0552
www.skaneateles.com
Country charm and well-developed amenities characterize Skaneateles in an area with the natural beauty of a crystal clear lake, picturesque farmland, a nationally recognized school district, and a quaint historic village. The historic downtown is lined with galleries, boutiques, and unique shops in buildings that date back to 1796. Across the countryside, bed and breakfast inns and other hospitality venues combine with popular eateries and restaurants. Residents cherish the sense of place in Skaneateles, from summer concerts to the annual boat show for the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Miles of pristine lakeshore are ideal for fishing, strolling, or just relaxing on the pier while autumn brings First Friday Art Walks and Fall Fest. Other highlights include a local museum, a public library showcasing the work of artist John Barrow, the Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center, lush parks, jogging paths, and first-rate recreational facilities.
Tully Town/Village, Lafayette Town, Pompey Town, Fabius Town
Tully Town Hall
315-696-4693
http://townoftully.org
Tully Village Hall
315-696-5041
http://villageoftully.org
Lafayette Town Hall
315-677-3674
www.townoflafayette.com
Pompey Town Hall
315-682-9877
www.townofpompey.com
Fabius Town Hall
315-683-5215
www.fabiusny.com
Chamber of Commerce
315-470-1800
www.centerstateceo.com
Beautiful landscapes and a warm, friendly hometown atmosphere draw newcomers to the rural towns of Tully, Fabius, Lafayette, and Pompey. Productive farms, open space, first-rate school systems, and a family-oriented lifestyle combine to make this area an idyllic place to live and work. Tully Town is home to Green Lake Beach—free to residents within the local school district jurisdiction and available to visitors for a fee. Lafayette provides hometown amenities including local parks and recreational programs as well as a community center and public library. Pompey Town sprawls over nearly 67 square miles of quiet landscapes and spacious beauty. Recreational facilities within the town include the private Pompey Club but residents enjoy easy access to several Onondaga County Parks and three ski areas. Fabius Town is home to Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center with two terrain parks served by five lifts and the highly acclaimed Foggy Goggle Restaurant.
