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Verona, New York

Verona (called Te-o-na-ta-le, "pine forest" by the Haudenosaunee ) is a town in southwestern Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 6,293 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Verona, Italy.

Verona is located 8 mi south of the city of Rome.

History
Part of the extensive territory of the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois League, the municipality was first settled by European Americans in 1792, after the American Revolutionary War.

The Town of Verona was established from the Town of Westmoreland, in 1802.

In 1993, the Oneida Nation purchased land in the town. On this site it built and opened a casino and bingo hall. By 1997, this facility had been developed as a full-scale resort called Turning Stone Resort Casino.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 69.7 sqmi, of which 69.3 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (0.59%) is water.

Mineral springs in the town have sulfurous gas.

The western part of the town borders Oneida Lake and Madison County. The New York State Thruway and the Erie Canal cross the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,425 people, 2,399 households, and 1,813 families residing in the town. The population density was 92.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,665 housing units at an average density of 38.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.71% White, 0.37% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 2,399 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,745, and the median income for a family was $47,951. Males had a median income of $32,328 versus $23,646 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,017. About 3.8% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Verona is part of the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District. Students in grades Pre-K through 6 attend John D. George Elementary School, located on Main Street in the village of Verona. The main campus of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School and Middle School is located on New York State Route 31 in Verona and serves students in grades 7–12.

Communities and locations

 * Agnes Corners – A hamlet southwest of Churchville
 * Blackmans Corners – A hamlet northeast of Verona
 * Cagwin Corners – A hamlet north of Verona
 * Churchville – A hamlet southwest of Verona Mills
 * Dumbarton – A hamlet on New York State Route 46 north of State Bridge
 * Durhamville, New York – A hamlet near the western town line
 * Dams Corner – A hamlet southwest of Verona
 * Fish Creek Station – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town near Verona Beach State Park
 * Goodrich Corners – A hamlet on the eastern town line
 * Higginsville – A hamlet on Route 46 north of Starks Landing, noted in the 19th century for Erie Canal boatbuilding
 * Irish Ridge – An elevation located south of Starks Landing
 * Johnnycake Hill – An elevation located north of Agnes Corners
 * New London – A hamlet along the Erie Canal in north Verona
 * Paradise Hill – A hamlet southeast of Starks Landing
 * Sconondoa – A hamlet on the town line in the southwestern part of the town
 * Shepherd Hill – An elevation northeast of Agnes Corners
 * Stacy Basin – A hamlet north of Higginsville on Route 46
 * Starks Landing – A hamlet on Route 46, north of Dumbarton
 * State Bridge – A hamlet north of Durhamville on Route 46
 * Sylvan Beach – A village on the western edge of the town
 * Verona – A hamlet originally called "Hand's Village" that was the site of a health spa
 * Verona Beach – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake, north of Verona Beach State Park
 * Verona Beach State Park – A state park on Oneida Lake
 * Verona Mills – A hamlet in the northeastern corner of the town
 * Verona Station – A hamlet, located on Route 31, west of Verona

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Vienna, New York

Vienna is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 5,440 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the capital of Austria.

The Town of Vienna is in the western part of the county.

History
Vienna was formed out of the town of Camden when it was divided in April 1807. The town's original name was "Orange" but shortly after the town's formation, it was renamed to "Bengal." Eight years later, in 1816, Bengal was renamed to its current name of Vienna.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.8 sqmi, of which 61.5 sqmi is land and 33.3 sqmi (35.15%) is water.

The town borders Oneida Lake and the western town line is the border of Oswego County. The Erie Canal is on the southern border, near Sylvan Beach. Fish Creek defines part of the eastern town line and joins the Erie Canal near Sylvan Beach.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,819 people, 2,192 households, and 1,565 families residing in the town. The population density was 94.7 PD/sqmi. There were 3,037 housing units at an average density of 49.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.47% White, 0.50% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 2,192 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $43,871. Males had a median income of $32,337 versus $25,293 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,195. About 6.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Vienna

 * Brockway Corners – A location southeast of Elpis.
 * Dibbletown – A hamlet north of McConnellsville on NY 13, near the northern town line.
 * Edgewater Beach – A hamlet on the western shore of Oneida Lake, north of Sylvan Beach.
 * Elpis – A hamlet between Maple Flats and Thompsons Corners.
 * Fish Creek Landing – A hamlet at the intersection of Vienna Road and Cook Road.
 * Hall Corners – A location northwest of Jewell.
 * Jewell – A hamlet on NY 49 on the northern shore of Oneida Lake.
 * Long Crossing – A hamlet west of North Bay on Route 49.
 * Loomis Corners – A location north of Jewell.
 * Maple Flats – A hamlet near the western town line.
 * McConnellsville – A hamlet north of Vienna village on Route 13.
 * North Bay – A hamlet west of Vienna village on Route 49.
 * Pine – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
 * Sylvan Beach – The Village of Sylvan Beach is on the eastern end of Oneida Lake on Route 13.
 * Thompson Corners – A hamlet in the northwestern section of the town.
 * Vienna – The hamlet of Vienna is at the junction of Routes 13 and 49, north of Sylvan Beach village.

Sites of interest in Vienna

 * The Grave of Capt. George Marsden – A staff officer to General George Washington.
 * The Stone Barn

Notable person

 * Benjamin G. Paddock, Wisconsin businessman and politician, was born in Vienna.

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Waterville, New York

Waterville (called Ska-na-wis, "long swamp" by the Haudenosaunee ) is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 1,473.

History
Long the traditional territory of the Iroquoian-speaking Oneida people of the Haudenosaunee, the Waterville area was first settled by European Americans circa 1792 after the United States' victory in the American Revolutionary War. The US forced the Iroquois Confederacy to cede most of its land in New York state. The settlement was known as "The Huddle". In 1808, the settlement formally took the name of Waterville. The village is named after Waterville, Maine.

Hops (humulus lupulus) were introduced to the area in about 1820; by 1875, Waterville was considered the "Hops Capital of the World." Several inventions related to the cultivation and curing of hops were developed locally, the most important of which was liquid hop extract. The International Hop Stock Exchange was established in the 1860s.

With the introduction of railway service in 1867, chiefly the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, Waterville became a major shipping point for hops-related cargo; "Waterville Hops" and hop extract were shipped to brewers all over the world. The economic prosperity fueled by the hop industry was reflected by merchants building fine Victorian-style homes. By the 1920s, hop production began to wane, due primarily to poor agricultural technology. By the close of the 1940s, Waterville's working hop farms had all been converted to other uses. Some locals continue to grow hops as a recreational "tip of the hat" to Waterville's past.

The Loomis Gang, a notorious group of horse thieves, lived and operated in the Waterville area during the mid-nineteenth century. Beyond documented history, there is much folklore associated with the Loomis family, including legends of ghosts that haunt the Nine Mile Swamp area located one mile south of Waterville.

Also of interest is the former home of George Eastman, the father of the Kodak Company. Kodak made, and continues to make, high-quality cameras and accessories. The parking lot across from St. Bernard's Church is the approximate site of Eastman's former residence.

Geography
Waterville is located at 42.93167°N, -75.37667°W (42.931591, -75.376538).

The Village of Waterville is on the border of the Town of Marshall and the Town of Sangerfield - two subdivisions of Oneida County.

New York State Route 12 runs north–south through the center of town, where it intersects state route 315. One mile south of the village, U.S. Route 20 runs east–west and intersects Route 12 in Sangerfield.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 sqmi, all land except Big Creek, a tributary to the Oriskany Creek that runs through the center of town crossing under Sanger Avenue (Route 12) and paralleling Buell Avenue (Route 315). Rolling hills, farmland, and mixed forests are found in the surrounding area. Other nearby bodies of water include Chittening Pond, Bailey Lake, Gorton Lake, the Waterville Reservoirs (headwaters of Big Creek) and the Nine Mile Swamp.

The nearest city, Utica, lies approximately fifteen miles north of the village. At 1,200 feet MSL, the village is at a higher elevation than Utica, which is located in the Mohawk River Valley. By Route 20, Waterville is approximately sixty miles east of Syracuse and eighty miles west of Albany.

To the east of the village is Tassel Hill, the highest point in Oneida County at 1,945 feet above sea level. Tassel Hill is located in the Tassel Hill State Forest, which offers all-season recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, biking, ATV-riding, and snowmobiling. Nearby is the Albert J. Woodford State Forest.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,721 people, 626 households, and 435 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,297.8 PD/sqmi. There were 673 housing units at an average density of 507.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.08% White, 0.46% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 626 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,563, and the median income for a family was $46,761. Males had a median income of $32,009 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,219. About 8.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
The Waterville Knitting Mill produced textiles until the early 1980s. In 1969, the Waterville Knitting Mill built a new building around the corner from their original building. In 2009, the original Knitting Mill was torn down due to dangerous conditions within the building and trespassing. In 1995, C & H Plastics, a custom thermoplastic injection molding facility founded in 1970, bought the newer facility on Conger Avenue and renovated it. It continues to operate to this day. Dairy farming remains an important industry in the greater Waterville area.

Community development and renewal
Recent infrastructure development has included a new Municipal Hall (2002), and state-of-the-art Waterville Public Library with formal gardens (2006) and 19 kW photovoltaic solar array (2009) and croquet lawn (2017). From 2005 to 2006, the Village underwent major thoroughfare reconstruction under the auspices of the New York State Department of Transportation. The project included new sidewalks, decorative red brick paving, granite curbing and newly planted trees along Main Street; Victorian street lamps line Main Street and Sanger Avenue (NYS Rt. 12). Donated by the Rotary Club of Waterville, a decorative town clock adorns the corner of Main Street and White Street in the center of the Village. Upgraded sewer lines have helped curb pollution of the Waterville Creek. In 2009–10, funded by private donations, a Victorian-era bandstand was erected in the Village Park. The Barton-Brown Observatory, a joint venture of the Waterville Public Library and Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society, opened in 2012 on the grounds of the Library. The Observatory houses two large, research grade telescopes and hosts monthly stargazing events open to the public.

Annual cultural events
The Waterville Volunteer Fire Department used to host an annual "Field Days", which was typically held on the third weekend of July, featuring a parade, amusement rides and fireworks. The "Cruisin' Into Waterville" festival has been held in Waterville every Fall since 2005, commemorating the completion of the Route 12 renovations in the village.

Tourism
The Waterville Triangle Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The Tower Homestead and Masonic Temple was listed in 1977.

The Waterville Public Library is a hub of cultural activity, presenting an array of film, music, art and educational events and programs. The Waterville Historical Society on East Main Street houses a museum of local history exhibits.

Education
The Waterville Central School District serves several communities in the area including Deansboro, North Brookfield, Oriskany Falls, and Sangerfield. The district has two buildings including Memorial Park Elementary School for grades K-6 (located on East Bacon Street), and Waterville Jr/Sr High School for grades 7-12 (located on Madison Street).

Colleges within twenty-five miles include Hamilton College, Colgate University, Utica University, SUNY IT, and Mohawk Valley Community College.

Notable people

 * Frank Lusk Babbott (1854–1933), jute merchant, art patron/collector, philanthropist
 * Charlotte B. Coman (1833-1924), painter
 * George Cushman (born 1991), racing driver
 * George Eastman (1854–1932), inventor, philanthropist, founder of Eastman Kodak
 * Claude Fuess (1885–1963), author, historian, educator, and 10th Headmaster of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.
 * John Stoughton Newberry (1826-1887), U.S. Congressman
 * Charlemagne Tower (1809–1889), lawyer, soldier, industrialist

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Western, New York

Western is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,951 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Western is an interior town of Oneida County, north of Rome.

History
The town was first settled circa 1789. The Town of Western was formed in 1797 from the Town of Steuben. In 1811, part of Western was used to form the newer Town of Lee.

Town of Western, today
There is no active senior citizens group that meets monthly for activities. The Western Town Library offers programs for children and adults, and the historical society provides lectures and events for those registered as a part of the Historical Society. There is currently one church in Westernville, the First Presbyterian Church on Stokes-Westernville Road. North Western has one church, the United Methodist Church, located on Route 46.

The Town of Western did hold the Heritage Days every year with the last in 2012.

This is the location of Gen. William Floyd's second home, and is also where he is buried. Veronica Murphy can be contacted if anyone would like historical information on Westernville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.7 sqmi, of which 51.4 sqmi is land and 3.3 sqmi (6.11%) is water.

Delta Reservoir, also called Delta Lake, is mostly in the southwestern part of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,029 people, 752 households, and 573 families residing in the town. The population density was 39.5 PD/sqmi. There were 833 housing units at an average density of 16.2 per square mile (6.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.54% White, 0.20% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.59% Asian, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 752 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,337, and the median income for a family was $46,629. Males had a median income of $32,171 versus $27,097 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,217. About 3.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Western

 * Beartown – A hamlet near the western town line, north of Delta Lake.
 * Buck Hill – An elevation located north of Westernville.
 * Carmichael Hill – A hamlet near the eastern town line, located north of Big Brook.
 * Clark Hill – An elevation located northeast of Westernville.
 * Big Brook – A hamlet near the eastern town boundary.
 * Delta Reservoir – A reservoir in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Delta Lake State Park – A state park on the south side of Delta Lake.
 * Dopp Hill – An elevation located west of Gifford Hill.
 * Dunbar – A hamlet near the northern town line on NY 46.
 * Frenchville – A hamlet northeast of Westernville on Route 46.
 * Gifford Hill – An elevation located south of Westernville.
 * Haynes Hill – An elevation located east of West Branch.
 * Hillside – A hamlet northwest of North Western on Route 46.
 * Meszler Hill – An elevation located north of Carmichael Hill.
 * North Western – A hamlet north of Frenchville on Route 46.
 * Quaker Hill – An elevation located northwest of Westernville.
 * Tripp Pinnacle – An elevation located north of Westernville.
 * Westernville – A hamlet at the eastern end of Delta Lake on Route 46.
 * Woods Valley – A ski resort in the southwestern part of the town.

Notable person

 * George Washington Gale had a farm in the 1820s, where he tutored ministerial students, including Theodore Weld and Charles Grandison Finney, in exchange for their labor. It was a forerunner of the Oneida Institute of Science and Industry, in Whitesboro, which Gale founded.

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Westmoreland, New York

Westmoreland is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 6,138 at the 2010 census.

The Town of Westmoreland is in the west-central part of the county. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes across the town. Westmoreland is west of Utica.

History
The town of Westmoreland was first settled in 1748, by James Dean, a missionary among the members of the Oneida tribe. The Town of Westmoreland was formed in 1792 from the Town of Whitestown. In 1802, part of Westmoreland was used to establish the Towns of Vernon and Verona. More of Westmoreland was lost in 1855 on the formation of the Town of Kirkland to the south.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.2 sqmi, of which 43.1 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,207 people, 2,234 households, and 1,717 families residing in the town. The population density was 143.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,323 housing units at an average density of 53.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.15% White, 0.69% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 2,234 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,768, and the median income for a family was $52,257. Males had a median income of $36,024 versus $24,955 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,452. About 4.0% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Westmoreland

 * Bartlett – A hamlet northwest of Westmoreland village and north of the Thruway.
 * Dix (formerly "Republican") – A hamlet near the northern town line.
 * Goodrich Corners – A hamlet near the western town line.
 * Greenway Corners – A hamlet in the northwestern corner of the town.
 * Hecla – A hamlet southwest of Westmoreland village. It was formerly "Hecla Works."
 * Lairdsville – A hamlet by the southern town line on NY Route 5.
 * Lowell – A hamlet on NY Route 26, north of the Thruway.
 * Spencer Settlement – A hamlet on NY Route 26, north of Lowell.
 * Westmoreland – The hamlet of Westmoreland, formerly called "Hampton", is located on NY Route 233, south of the Thruway.

Education
The Westmoreland Central School District is the only school system in the town. It comprises an elementary school (grades K-2), an upper elementary school (grades 3–6), and a junior-senior high school (grades 7-12). This school district houses an athletics program.

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Whitesboro, New York

Whitesboro is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 3,772 at the 2010 census. The village is named after Hugh White, an early settler.

The Village of Whitesboro is inside the Town of Whitestown.

History
The village began to be settled in 1784, and was incorporated in 1813. An 1851 list gave the name Che-ga-quat-ka for Whitesboro in a language of the Iroquois people.

The abolitionist Oneida Institute (1827–1843) was located in Whitesboro.

The older part of the village was bordered by the Erie Canal and the village's Main Street. When the canal was filled in the first half of the 20th century, Oriskany Boulevard was built over the filled-in canal. The streets that connect the two roads form the oldest part of the village.

The Whitestown Town Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It currently serves as the village courthouse, while offices for the Town of Whitestown are housed in newer buildings outside of Whitesboro.

Village seal controversy

The Whitesboro seal, originating in the early 1900s, displays founder Hugh White wrestling an Oneida Native American. The seal has been controversial because it has been interpreted as a settler choking the Native American; city officials contend it depicts a friendly wrestling match that White won, gaining the respect of the Oneida. The 1970-2017 version of the seal was created after a lawsuit by a Native American group: the version used before the suit showed the settler's hands on the Native American's neck instead of his shoulders. In 1999, Mayor John Malecki suggested a contest for a new seal, but received no submissions.

The seal received attention in 2015 as part of national discussion about display of the Confederate flag. In January 2016, the town cooperated with Comedy Central's The Daily Show to hold a non-binding vote for a new village seal. Many of the alternative seals were humorous, including one depicting the two men as luchadores and another depicting an arm wrestling contest. Village residents voted 157 to 55 to keep the seal as-is. Afterwards, Mayor Patrick O'Connor was criticized for not disclosing Comedy Central's involvement. The Daily Show's January 21 show covered the vote and the controversy around the seal. At the end of the segment, correspondent Jessica Williams announced that the mayor told her that the town would change the seal. This was confirmed by a joint press release from Whitesboro and the Oneida Indian Nation the next day.

An updated seal was adopted in the summer of 2017. The new seal was created by a communication design student at PrattMWP in Utica, under direction of a professor there. While the new seal depicts the same scene as the previous seal, it moves White's hands down to the Oneida chief's upper arms instead of near his neck, and neither man appears to be dominating the other. Additionally, both men were given more realistic skin tones, and their attire was corrected for historical accuracy.

Geography
Whitesboro is located at 43.11667°N, -75.3°W (43.124, -75.296). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, all land.

The Sauquoit Creek forms the boundary with Yorkville. Areas of Whitesboro near the creek suffer from periodic flooding.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,943 people, 1,778 households, and 992 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,675.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,921 housing units at an average density of 1,790.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.69% White, 0.53% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.53% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 1,778 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,947, and the median income for a family was $42,741. Males had a median income of $29,408 versus $25,865 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,386.

Notable people

 * Sidney Breese, Illinois pioneer
 * Calvert Coggeshall, painter
 * Alexander L. Collins, politician
 * Harriet Elizabeth Cook, a wife of Brigham Young, was born in Whitesboro in 1824.
 * Simon Newton Dexter, politician
 * Robert Esche, former professional ice hockey goaltender, currently President of the Utica Comets
 * John Frink, writer and executive producer for The Simpsons
 * George Washington Gale, founder of the Oneida Institute of Science and Industry, later the Oneida Institute
 * Thomas R. Gold, politician
 * Beriah Green, president of the Oneida Institute
 * John Grimes, Roman Catholic bishop
 * Mark Lemke, former Major League baseball player with the Atlanta Braves
 * William A. Moseley, former US Congressman
 * Mark Mowers, former professional ice hockey winger
 * Harry S. Patten, politician
 * Charles Edward Pearce, congressman
 * Fred Sisson, politician
 * John T. Spriggs, politician
 * Henry R. Storrs, lawyer
 * Johnny Sullivan, wrestler
 * William Whipple Warren, 19th-century historian of the Ojibwe and Minnesota Territory legislator, attended school at the Oneida Institute
 * Philo White, former Wisconsin state senator, U.S. diplomat

title: Whitesboro, New York


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Whitestown, New York

Whitestown is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 18,667 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from Judge Hugh White, an early settler. The town is immediately west of Utica and the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes across the town. The offices of the town of Whitestown are in the Village of Whitesboro.

History
The town, part of the Sadaquada Patent, was settled in 1784. The Town of Whitestown was formed in 1788, before the creation of Oneida County, with a size of 12 e6acre. Whitestown was founded by Hugh White after he scouted the land in 1784 by way of traveling the Mohawk River. On June 5, 1784, White and his family came upon the mouth of the Sauquoit Creek and settled in the forests that would become Whitestown. White was also the forerunner for the creation of Oneida County in the 1790s.

Whitestown is known as the "Mother of Towns" because of the many towns and counties formed from its expanse. The Town of Paris and the Town of Steuben were formed from Whitestown in 1792. The Town of Cazenovia was formed in 1793. The Town of Augusta was formed in 1798. Utica was formed in 1817. The Town of New Hartford was formed from Whitestown in 1827.

The Oneida Institute, the first mixed-"race" educational institution in the United States, operated in Whitesboro from 1827 to 1843.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.2 sqmi, of which 27.2 sqmi is land and 0.04% is water.

The town is west of the City of Utica and the northern border is defined by the Mohawk River.

Oriskany Creek flows northward through the town to the Mohawk River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,635 people, 7,544 households, and 5,024 families living in the town. The population density was 685.2 PD/sqmi. There were 7,945 housing units at an average density of 292.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 97.27% White, 1.18% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 7,544 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,084, and the median income for a family was $49,798. Males had a median income of $36,553 versus $24,942 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,507. About 7.0% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Places of interest

 * Mohawk Airlines, until its dissolution, had its headquarters on the grounds of Oneida County Airport in Whitestown.
 * Summit Park, A theme park located in Oriskany, New York. It had rides, circuses, and animals; but once people had greater means to travel to other theme parks, like Sylvan Beach; the park closed in 1926.

Villages of Whitestown
Below are the villages and hamlets of Whitestown.
 * Oriskany – The Village of Oriskany is near the northern town line.
 * New York Mills – The Village of New York Mills is southeast of Yorkville, adjacent to Utica.
 * Whitesboro – The Village of Whitesboro is in the eastern part of the town, south of the Thruway.
 * Yorkville – The Village of Yorkville, located on Route 5A, lies between Utica and Whitesboro.
 * Walesville – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
 * Coleman Mills – A hamlet south of Oriskany and north of the Thruway.
 * Dunham Manor – A location south of Whitesboro.
 * Glenhaven – A location by the southern town line.
 * Herthum Heights – A location northwest of Whitesboro.
 * Herthum Hills – A location west of Whitesboro.
 * Sunset Manor – A location northwest of Whitesboro.

title: Whitestown, New York


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Yorkville, Oneida County, New York

Yorkville is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 2,689 at the 2010 census.

The Village of Yorkville is in the southeastern part of the Town of Whitestown adjacent to the City of Utica.

History
The early population was composed of workers from the textile mills in adjacent New York Mills. The village was incorporated in 1902.

Geography
Yorkville is located at 43.11083°N, -75.27333°W (43.110719, -75.273306).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.7 square mile (1.7 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,675 people, 1,160 households, and 718 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,005.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,259 housing units at an average density of 1,885.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.24% White, 0.49% African American, 0.49% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 1,160 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,490, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $29,575 versus $22,382 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,727. 12.1% of the population and 10.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 23.7% are under the age of 18 and 8.2% are 65 or older.

Economy
Once supported by manufacturing, the area has lost most of jobs in this field. Hyosung USA operated a 240,000 square foot reinforced fabric lining plant on 2214 Whitesboro Street. Former Utica Converts, Hyosung acquired the plant in 2008 and closed in 2013 laying off 85. Built in 1908, the plant was once a Goodyear plant.

Service, education and health care jobs provide employment at nearby St. Luke's Memorial Hospital and Utica College.

title: Yorkville, Oneida County, New York


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Baldwinsville, New York

Baldwinsville is a village in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,898. It is part of the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is often referred to by those in the area as B’ville.

Baldwinsville (the village itself) is located in the towns of Lysander and Van Buren. Baldwinsville mailing addresses also include a small northwestern section of the town of Clay.

History
The village is named after Dr. Jonas Baldwin, who built a dam across the Seneca River to generate energy and a private canal to keep the integrity of the water highway. It incorporated in 1848 as the Village of Baldwinsville. Prior to this, the community was known by a number of other names, including McHarrie's Rifts.

Baldwinsville initially grew as a local center for a prosperous farming area, with numerous mills along the north and south shores of the Seneca River. A canal on the north shore of the river allowed boats to navigate around the dam. In the early 1900s this canal was superseded with the construction of the New York State Barge Canal on the south shore of the river. In the early 1900s the village was also served by the Erie Lackawanna Railway, connecting Baldwinsville to the cities of Syracuse and Oswego.

In addition to agriculture, Baldwinsville had small factories, such as Morris Machine Works, Jardine Bronze Foundry, and others. A large brewery now owned by Anheuser-Busch was constructed immediately east of the village in the mid-1970s to take advantage of ample water supplies from Lake Ontario. As agriculture and industry have receded, Baldwinsville has evolved into an attractive riverside community.

Grace Episcopal Church, formerly of Elizabeth Street, was one of the first churches in the United States to use electric lighting. Dozens of local farm boys are listed on the Civil War monument in the village cemetery along the Seneca River, having served and died in several units of the Union Army. Those listed on this monument served under General John A. Logan as part of William T. Sherman's army. Other units included 1st Regiment, Light Artillery, N. Y. S. Volunteers, Battery B (Pettit's Battery) which fought at many major battles, including:

 * Antietam, Md. September 15–17, 1862.
 * Battle of Fredericksburg December 12–17, 1862.
 * Battle of Chancellorsville May 1–3, 1863.
 * Battle of Gettysburg July 2–3, 1863.
 * Battle of Spotsylvania May 12, 1864.
 * Petersburg, Virginia June 16–20, 1864.

The Baldwinsville Village Hall, Mrs. I. L. Crego House, and Oswego-Oneida Streets Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Government
The mayor is Bruce Stebbins and the deputy mayor is Megan O’Donnell. The Board of trustees includes Mayor Bruce Stebbins, Ruth Cico, Megan O'Donnell, Mike Shepard, Nathan Collins, Eric Reinagel, and Donna Freyleue.

Education
The village has a public school district named after it; it has one high school (C.W. Baker High School), one middle school (Donald S. Ray Middle School), one junior high school (Theodore R. Durgee Junior High School), and five elementary schools (Harry E. Elden, Catherine McNamara, L. Pearl Palmer, Mae E. Reynolds and Martin Van Buren). One of the districts goals is to be an inclusive and fair environment and to accept all students of different cultures, ethnicity, etc. A number of parochial schools are also located there. Baldwinsville Christian Academy, a private Christian school, is located just outside the village on Van Buren Rd. Another Private Christian School, Word of Life Christian Academy is located in the Village on East Oneida Street.

The Baldwinsville sports teams are nicknamed the "B’ville Bees," and have had some recent success, especially in Girls' Volleyball (2010 New York State Champions, 2006, 2009 & 2011 New York State Semi-Finalists, and 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Section 3 Champs), 2008 Boys' Cross Country (6th ranked team in the state), and Boys' Soccer (2007 & 2008 Section 3 Champions). The Baldwinsville Marching Band won the 2000, 2001, 2004, 2009 and 2012 State Championship in the NYSFBC's Large School 2 Class, 2nd place in 2006, and won the 2007 Toyota Gator Bowl in Florida.

The 2010 band won the Delaware/Maryland Championships in Baltimore, and the 2011 band won every category but one at the 2012 Gator Bowl. The Baldwinsville Varsity Winterguard won the 2002 and 2004 State Championships in the MYCGC's SA2 class, and the 2009 State Championship in the SRA class. The girls' soccer team was the first team from CNY to ever win the Class A State Championships in 2002.

In 2012 and 2013, the boys' varsity baseball team won Sectional and Regional Championships; in 2013, the team won the Class AA New York State Championship and were ranked #1 in the Northeast by MaxPreps.

In recent years, the Bees hockey program has experienced success. In 2005, the team reached the Frozen Four but lost in the state championship, finishing ranked number 2 in the state. In 2009, the team finished the season Section 3 Division 1 champions and were ranked 7th in the state. In 2010, the Bees made it to the section finals and finished the year ranked 14th.

Additionally, both the boys and girls varsity lacrosse teams won the New York State Class A championship in 2022.

Baldwinsville school district has also been named one of the best districts for music Education for the 12th year in a row. The Baldwinsville Marching Bees had great success in visiting the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California (2020). The school Musicals such as Peter Pan, Shrek the musical, and Mary Poppins have also had great ticket sales and great success.

Culture
Several community festivals are held each year. The Baldwinsville Oktoberfest, a festival that celebrates the village and surrounding community is held every September to raise funds for a variety of not-for-profit causes in the Baldwinsville community.

The Rotary Club organizes the Seneca River Days festival (formerly the John McHarrie Day festival) occurs in June; it features an anything that floats race, which encourages entrants to build a floating vehicle without spending more than a set amount (currently $50). Many functions are held at the amphitheater on Paper Mill Island.

There have been several local, regional and national bands playing on weekends throughout the summer months. A 9/11 memorial was completed and presented to the community on the 10 year anniversary of the September 11 attacks in New York City.

Geography
Baldwinsville is located at 43.16667°N, -76.33333°W (43.1599, -76.3346). The village is located on the Seneca River, which flows through the village, through the historic downtown area and forms a section of the Erie Canal. Its 24th lock sports a local restaurant which is popular for guests.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.2 sqmi, of which 3.1 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (5.23%) is water.

Baldwinsville is located on gently rolling hills, nearby Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes. It lies in a transitional zone between the nearly flat plain immediately adjacent to Lake Ontario, and the hills to the south that form the approaches to the Allegheny Mountains of southern New York and northern Pennsylvania. This rolling glacial terrain is intersected and divided by forests, meadows, farmland, and bodies of water of all types, which is marked by significant seasonal variations. Local soils are a rich and varied blend, with deposits of gravels, sands, and rock flour, ground up and tilled by the glaciers, and left behind as they receded to the north. As is typical of the Great Lakes plains, these varied soils and gentle slopes create ideal conditions for specialty agriculture, orchards, and vegetable farming. The "lake effect" moderates the harsh Arctic winters found on the north side of Lake Ontario, but this comes at a price. Snowfall in the region is the highest for any metropolitan area in the United States. High average rainfall and snowfall result in abundant water resources.

Baldwinsville is in a region of rivers, lakes, streams, swamps, marshes, creeks, and ponds. Local forests, while predominantly hardwoods such as Sugar Maple, are also widely variable due to the variations in soil, drainage, and microclimate. Nearly every tree species found in the northeastern United States can be found in the forests near Baldwinsville. Wildlife is abundant, and many varieties of fish are found in the local waters in the Seneca River. Because the Seneca River flows to Lake Ontario by way of the Oswego River, the introduction of the invasive zebra mussel by international shipping in the Great Lakes has had significant ecological effects on the river, for example, a dramatic improvement in clarity and a consequent flourishing of aquatic vegetation along the banks.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to (comfortably) hot summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters that seem to last over half of a year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Baldwinsville has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,053 people, 2,801 households, and 1,837 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,291.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,924 housing units at an average density of 950.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.87% White, 0.75% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 2,801 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,143, and the median income for a family was $51,549. Males had a median income of $37,259 versus $25,740 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,817. About 5.6% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Marty Ashby, jazz guitarist and music producer

 * William Martin Beauchamp, ethnologist and clergyman, rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Baldwinsville (1865–1900); made valuable archæological research, particularly concerning Haudenosaunee or Iroquois, publishing his findings in eight books between 1892 and 1908
 * Alex Bono, professional soccer player, goalkeeper for Toronto FC
 * Tim Connolly, professional ice hockey player, fifth overall pick of 1999 NHL Entry Draft
 * Benjamin Gerardi, founder of Farm Swarming INC and Fulbright Award-winner
 * Jason Grilli, professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays
 * Christine Hallquist, Democratic candidate for Governor of Vermont in 2018.
 * Post Malone, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor
 * Cristoval Nieves, professional hockey player for NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning
 * Don Paige, 1980 Olympic team member: 800m, former world record holder 1,000 yards
 * Robert Starling Pritchard, concert pianist, humanitarian, originated Black History Month
 * George Sullivan, football player of 1920s
 * Justin Torres, American novelist and winner of the 2023 National Book Award for Fiction
 * Alex Tuch, professional hockey player for Buffalo Sabres; first-round selection of 2014 NHL Draft

title: Baldwinsville, New York


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Cicero, New York

Cicero is a town in northern Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 31,435. The name of the town was assigned by a clerk interested in the classics, honoring Cicero, a Roman statesman.

The Town of Cicero is in the central part of New York and a suburb of Syracuse in the northeastern section of Onondaga County.

History
Cicero was one of the townships of the former Central New York Military Tract, land reserved for soldiers of the American Revolution.

The Town of Cicero was formed in 1790 as a Township in the Military Tract, but was part of the Town of Lysander when Onondaga County was formed in 1794 and was separated from Lysander in 1807. The first settler to arrive was John Leach, who established a tavern at Cody's Corners.

In 1827 the town was split approximately in half, with the western portion of Cicero becoming the Town of Clay.

The Stone Arabia School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.5 sqmi, of which 48.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.10%) is water.

The northern town line of Cicero, marked by the Oneida River, is the border of Oswego County. The eastern town boundary is the border of Madison County, marked by the Chittenango Creek.

At the northern border of Cicero is Oneida Lake, one of the largest bodies of water located within New York State. Also within Cicero is a fairly large swamp named Cicero Swamp. Cicero consists of mainly wetland, forests, farms and a large and growing number of housing developments encroaching on farmland. The soils are mostly brown silt loams and loams with slight to moderate acidity in surface layers (subsoils may be somewhat alkaline); their drainage varies.

U.S. Route 11, Interstate 81, Interstate 481, and New York State Route 31 pass through Cicero. New York State Route 298 intersects NY-31 near the eastern town line. Michael Airfield, a single runway general aviation airport, is located within Cicero.

The reconstructed Erie Canal follows the Oneida River along the northern town line.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 27,982 people, 10,538 households, and 7,692 families residing in the town. The population density was 577.4 PD/sqmi. There were 11,033 housing units at an average density of 227.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.31% White, 1.19% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 10,538 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,055, and the median income for a family was $57,531. Males had a median income of $41,038 versus $26,983 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,527. About 3.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations within Cicero

 * Bay Colony – Like Mystic Woods, this neighborhood has a unique mixture of newer and older homes.
 * Boyson Bay – A bay of Oneida Lake west of Kraus Landing.
 * Brewerton – A hamlet near the northern town line on US Route 11, by Interstate 81.
 * Bridgeport – A hamlet. It is also located in Madison County.
 * Brown Center – A hamlet south of Cicero Center.
 * Cedar Point – A fairly large subdivision located north of Lakeshore Road, and south of McKinley Road.
 * Cicero – The hamlet of Cicero is in the southwestern part of the town on US Route 11 near Interstate 81.
 * Cicero Center – A hamlet on NY-31 in the eastern part of the town.
 * Cicero Swamp Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area in the southeastern part of Cicero.
 * Ciceroville – originally a hamlet, now a historical location.
 * Darby Farms – A location in the southwestern part of the town by Interstate 81, one of the oldest subdivisions in CiceroPastures housing development in Cicero New York.jpg
 * Eldan Meadows - A subdivision between South Bay Rd, Button Rd, and Lakeshore Rd.
 * Forest Beach – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake east of Brewerton.
 * Gulfstream - A subdivision between Weaver Rd, Mud Mill Rd, and Lakeshore Rd
 * Harbour Village – A location by the eastern town line on NY-31.
 * Henryk Woods – A small subdivision on the east side of Thompson Road across from the Bragman estate.
 * Hiller Heights – A housing development in the southwestern part of the town near Interstate 81.
 * John's Landing – A small subdivision located on the northern side of the town near Snowshoe Trail.
 * Kraus Landing – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake, north of Cicero Center.
 * Laurelwood – An upscale neighborhood off South Bay that is across from Gillette Road Middle School.
 * Long Point – A short, narrow peninsula south of Forest Beach.
 * Lower South Bay – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake on the southern shore of a small bay also called Lower South Bay.
 * Maple Bay – A bay of Oneida Lake east of Kraus Landing.
 * Muskrat Bay – A small bay north of Sandy Bay village.
 * Mystic Woods – A subdivision on the western side of Thompson Road. Average home price in this neighborhood is $200,000, and the neighborhood has a mix of new/old construction.
 * North Syracuse – The Village of North Syracuse is partly in the town at the western town line.
 * Oneida Park – A location by the eastern town line on NY-298.
 * Renee Gardens – A small subdivision located on the northern side of the town near Persian Terrace.
 * Syracuse Hancock International Airport – A small, northern part of the airport is at the southern town line.
 * The Crossings – An upscale neighborhood that played host to the 2006 Parade of Homes.
 * The Pastures – Another upscale neighborhood that featured the Parade of Homes in 2002.
 * Valentine's Beach – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake north of Cicero Center.
 * Lyon’s Runne- An upscale neighborhood near Oneida Lake. First homes built in the late 2000s with new development continuing through 2022.
 * Wallington Meadows – A small neighborhood located just off Lakeshore Road. It is less than one mile from Oneida Lake and is currently undergoing an expansion project.

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Clay, New York

Clay is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 60,527, making it Syracuse's most populous suburb. The town was named after American attorney and statesman Henry Clay.

Clay is north of Syracuse. It is the largest town in the county, contains part of the village of North Syracuse, and is a suburb of Syracuse. It contains the major retail strip of Syracuse's northern suburbs, along New York State Route 31 (NY-31), including the currently defunct Great Northern Mall.

History
Prior to European settlement in the area, Clay was inhabited by the Onondaga Nation, part of the Iroquois Confederacy, some of whose descendants still live in the area today. Clay was within the Central New York Military Tract. The town was once known as West Cicero and was founded by strangers about 1791. The Town of Clay was formed in 1827 from the Town of Cicero, one of the original townships of the military tract.

In October 2022, Micron Technology pledges $100 Billion for a giant semiconductor complex in the White Pine Commerce Park located in Clay.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.8 sqmi, of which 48.0 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (1.60%) is water.

The northern town line is the border of Oswego County, marked by the Oneida River. The Seneca River marks the western town line. Both these rivers join into the Oswego River near the community of Three Rivers. The renovated Erie Canal follows the rivers around the border of Clay.

New York State Route 31 is an east–west highway through the town. New York State Route 481 intersects NY-31 west of Euclid.

Communities and locations in the Town of Clay

 * Bayberry — A suburban residential community in the town
 * Belgium — A hamlet on NY-31 near the western town line
 * Cherry Estates — A hamlet near the eastern town line
 * Clay — The hamlet of Clay is located on NY-31.
 * Country Meadow — A very large (and still-growing) neighborhood off of Caughdenoy Rd, site of the 2008 Parade of Homes
 * Elmcrest — A hamlet in the southwest part of Clay
 * Euclid— A hamlet in the northern part of the town on NY-31
 * Fairway East — A sprawling subdivision linking Morgan Road with Soule Road. There are many streets and approximately 500 homes.
 * Gatewood — A neighborhood in the eastern part of the town off of Maple Road. Consists of three streets and 72 houses.
 * Great Northern Mall — A large regional mall at the junction of routes NY-31 and NY-481. Built in Clay in 1988, it is one of three major enclosed malls in the Syracuse area.
 * Kimbrook — A suburban residential community
 * Lawton Valley Hunt — A very large housing development between Caughdenoy Road, NY-31, and Lawton Road. The final phase of the development has recently been completed.
 * Lynelle Meadows — A suburban residential community
 * Moyers Corners — A hamlet on NY-31 near the western town line, east of Belgium
 * North Syracuse — The Village of North Syracuse is mostly within the Town of Clay with the remainder in the Town of Cicero.
 * Pinegate North & South — A suburban residential community located across from Soule Road Middle and Elementary Schools
 * Rodger Corner — A hamlet south of Clay village
 * The Farmstead — A new upscale neighborhood off of Maple Road, site of the 2014 Parade of Homes
 * Three Rivers — A hamlet at the western town line at the junction of the Oneida, Oswego, and Seneca Rivers
 * Willow Stream — A suburban residential community
 * Woodard— A hamlet in the southwest part of Clay
 * Youngs — A hamlet north of Clay village

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 58,805 people, 22,294 households, and 15,940 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,224.9 PD/sqmi. There were 23,398 housing units at an average density of 487.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.13% White, 3.50% African-American, 0.47% Native American, 2.01% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 22,294 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $90,412, and the median income for a family was $97,493. Males had a median income of $40,387 versus $27,996 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,011. About 4.1% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Fire departments
Clay is covered by Moyers Corners Fire Department and Clay Fire Department, with small sections covered by North Syracuse, Caughdenoy, and Brewerton Fire Departments.

Police Department
Clay maintained its own police department until 2008, when the Clay Police Department merged with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office.

Notable people

 * Stacey Castor, convicted murderer
 * Patrick Corbin, pitcher for the Washington Nationals
 * Matilda Maranda Crawford, newspaper correspondent
 * Richard Gere, actor - grew up on Fay Park Drive and graduated from North Syracuse High School in 1967.
 * James W. Ostrander, politician
 * Jack Smith, attorney

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DeWitt, New York

DeWitt is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,074. The town is named after major Moses DeWitt, a judge and soldier. An eastern suburb of Syracuse, DeWitt also is the site of most of the campus and all of the academic buildings of Le Moyne College.

History
DeWitt was part of the Central New York Military Tract. The first settlers arrived around 1789.

The original Erie Canal progressed through the town in 1825. DeWitt was formed in 1835 from the Town of Manlius and was named in honor of Moses DeWitt, a major in the militia, a county judge, and one of the first settlers of the county.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.9 sqmi, of which 33.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.15%) is water.

Highways
Interstate 481 is the major highway in DeWitt crossing the center of the town and turning northward along the eastern side of DeWitt. I-481 intersects Interstate 690 in the eastern part of the town and Interstate 90 (New York State Thruway) in the northern part of the town.

New York State Route 92 conjoined with New York State Route 5 intersects I-481 in the east part of DeWitt. New York State Route 91 has its northern terminus at New York State Route 173, which crosses the southern part of the town at Jamesville. New York State Route 298 crosses the northern part of the town, while New York State Route 290 crosses the middle portion of the town. Other state routes of note include New York State Route 598 in the extreme northwest portion of the town and New York State Route 635, which straddles the western town boundary with the City of Syracuse.

Bodies of water
Natural bodies of water in the Town of DeWitt include:

 * Butternut Creek flows from south of Jamesville Reservoir, under the Erie Canal, and north and east to Limestone Creek, which in turn flows into Chittenango Creek, and ultimately into Oneida Lake
 * Meadow Brook, a tributary of Butternut Creek, flows east from Syracuse to DeWitt
 * Glacier Lake at Clark Reservation State Park
 * Ley Creek (South Branch) flows north and west from near Erie Boulevard in DeWitt, ultimately to Onondaga Lake

Erie Canal
The Long Level section of the Old Erie Canal runs through DeWitt, which in turn is part of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

Demographics
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 24,071 people, 10,068 households, and 6,503 families residing in the town. The population density was 711.0 PD/sqmi. There were 10,694 housing units at an average density of 315.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 89.70% White, 4.89% African American, 2.98% Asian, 0.56% Native American, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 10,068 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was as follows: 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,759, and the median income for a family was $60,325. Males had a median income of $45,926 versus $29,797 for females. The per capita income for the town was $29,198. About 4.7% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

As of July 2009, the population was 24,422, up 1.5% from 2000, with the average household income at $57,273. The average condo value in 2009 was $142,735.

Government
Officials in the Town of DeWitt are elected at-large. Current offices are:

 * Town Supervisor (two-year term of office)
 * Town Clerk (two-year term of office)
 * Six Town Councilors (four-year term of office)
 * Two Town Justices (four-year term of office)
 * Town Highway Superintendent (two-year term of office)

The Town Hall is located at 5400 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057-8510.

Economy

 * Aspen Dental has its headquarters in the town, near East Syracuse
 * Carrier Corporation has an engineering and design center, known locally as Carrier Campus, located in DeWitt
 * Hanson Aggregates owns and operates the Jamesville Quarry

Notable people

 * Jim Boeheim, head basketball coach at Syracuse University from 1976 to 2023
 * Elizabeth Bunnell Read, journalist and suffragist

Communities and places
Village
 * East Syracuse – A village east of the Eastwood neighborhood of the City of Syracuse.

Hamlets
 * Collamer (formerly "Brittons Settlement") – A hamlet in the northeastern part of DeWitt on NY-298.
 * DeWitt (formerly "Youngsville" and "Orville") – The hamlet of DeWitt (also a census-designated place) is near the town center on NY-5.
 * Franklin Park – A suburban hamlet in the northwestern part of DeWitt.
 * Lyndon Corners – A hamlet in the eastern portion of town.
 * Jamesville – A hamlet in the south of DeWitt on NY-173.
 * Oot Park – A hamlet by the eastern town line.

Other
 * DeWitt Acres – A residential neighborhood next to ShoppingTown Mall.
 * Hancock Field Air National Guard Base – A United States Air Force base home to the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing (174 ATW), and the 274th Air Support Operations Squadron (274 ASOS).
 * Messina Springs – A small community near East Syracuse, settled in the early 19th century.
 * Morehouse Flats – An early community located north of Jamesville.
 * Onondaga County Department of Correction – A jail located east of Jamesville on NY-173.
 * Syracuse Hancock International Airport – Half the airport is in the northwestern section of DeWitt.

Visitor attractions

 * National historic sites
 * Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
 * Dr. John Ives House
 * Saint Mark's Church, Jamesville
 * Southwood Two-Teacher School, Jamesville

 * State parks and historic sites
 * Clark Reservation State Park – a state park south of Syracuse
 * Old Erie Canal State Historic Park – a linear state historic park, part of the New York State Canalway Trail, originating near the Town offices in central DeWitt, continuing on to Rome, New York; includes:
 * Cedar Bay Park
 * The Town of DeWitt has hosted Erie Canal Day, an annual celebration with entertainment games, music, and refreshments at Cedar Bay Park since 1968.

 * Municipal parks
 * Butternut Creek Recreation and Nature Trail – a 67-acre, partially developed area off of Kinne Road, near Wegmans
 * Fiddlers Green Park – a small, developing park in the hamlet of Jamesville
 * Maxwell Park – a 105-acre park in East Syracuse
 * Ryder Park and Recreation Area – a 12-acre park next to DeWitt Town Hall
 * Willis Carrier Recreation Center and Park – a 22-acre park next to Carrier Campus

 * Other
 * Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville – the public library that serves the Town of DeWitt as part of the Onondaga County Public Library System
 * Drumlins Country Club – owned by Syracuse University, operates two 18-hole golf courses, one private and one public

Education

 * School districts

 * Jamesville-DeWitt (JD) School District, headquartered in DeWitt, serves portions of the Town
 * East Syracuse-Minoa (ESM) School District, headquartered in the Town of Manlius, serves portions of the Town of DeWitt

Other schools in the Town of DeWitt include:
 * Other

 * Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School
 * Christian Brothers Academy (CBA)
 * Le Moyne College
 * Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH)
 * Syracuse Hebrew Day School (SHDS)

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East Syracuse, New York

East Syracuse is an incorporated village and a suburb of the City of Syracuse in eastern Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,078. It is located immediately east of Syracuse, in the town of DeWitt.

Geography
East Syracuse is located at 43.06444°N, -76.07028°W (43.064516, -76.070143). The village center is at Manlius and North Center streets.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,178 people, 1,393 households, and 742 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,015.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,503 housing units at an average density of 953.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.06% White, 1.45% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 1,393 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.1% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,703, and the median income for a family was $34,293. Males had a median income of $34,405 versus $24,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,066. About 14.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

The village was incorporated in 1881 and population peaked in the early 1960s, with a 1960 census reported population of 4,708.

History
The original inhabitants of the area were Onondaga clans, whose village was atop a hill on the eastern border of Onondaga territory along what is now Kinne St. An established trail ran down part of what is now James Street to Ley Creek where the Onondagas could travel by canoe to their capital along the northeast shore of Onondaga Lake. Portions of this Onondaga village dating from the early eighteenth century were uncovered in the 1930s when East Syracuse High School was being built on Kinne St near James St.

The current settlement, originally named "Messina," grew up along the northern edge of the Erie Canal across from Headson's Landing, a busy canal port with the only bridge to cross the canal east of downtown Syracuse for ten miles. In the middle of the nineteenth century the Messina Plank Road (now New York State Route 290) was built from Messina east to Manlius Center and the canal port there. Large venetian blind and buggy whip factories operated in Messina in the late nineteenth century.

In the 1870s, the main line of the New York Central Railroad was built through the northern part of Messina. The DeWitt Railyards complex, one of the busiest in the world in its day, stretched from Messina five miles east to Minoa. East and westbound trains were assembled in the yards at the "Hump", where trains were pushed up tracks on one side of an artificial hill and routed to their train by track switches as the rolled freely down the far side. During most of the nineteenth century the larger part of the hamlet was south of the railroad yards, but as the population grew with rail workers, housing expanded to the north.

During the boom following construction of the railroad, the name "East Syracuse" began to replace Messina. That name was chosen for the new village when it was incorporated in 1881. At that time the village thrived due to its access to transportation. The railroad was the new powerhouse, but the canal remained viable, with Headson's Landing still a busy port. The northeastern corner of the Headson's Landing Bridge was the original southwestern corner of the village.

In the 20th century, Erie Boulevard was built over the canal from west of Syracuse to about a mile past Headson's landing. In the 1960s, Interstate 690 was built through the southern part of the village between the railroad and Erie Blvd. Now only a small portion of the original settlement south of the railroad remains, including about 100 of the village's 1400 dwelling units.

With the canal gone and the railroad seeing only a portion of its former business, and as the interstate system and other high speed roads have turned the all-day trip of the nineteenth century into a few hours' drive, East Syracuse has become fully a suburb of Syracuse.

East Syracuse is home to Bristol Laboratories, formerly Cheplin Laboratories, which Bristol-Myers purchased in 1943 and converted from the production of acidophilus milk to penicillin until 2005 when it became more economical to produce overseas. Now a division of Bristol-Myers Squibb, the facility makes several newer drugs, along with housing a state-of-the-art ramp-up facility designed to quickly adapt to make moderate quantities of new drugs for clinical trials.

Jason M Rhoades became the village's youngest mayor at the age of twenty-five.

A recent list of the mayors of East Syracuse (with party affiliation) includes:
 * Michael "Mickey" Wrenn (Progressive) 1961-65;
 * Carl Sterling (Peoples) 1965-70;
 * Ronald A Russell Jr (Peoples) 1970-73, 1975-1979, 1981-1985, 1997-2001;
 * Fred Ray (Citizens) 1973-75;
 * Richard Benack (Citizens) 1979-81;
 * Richard Rhoades (Citizens) 1985-87;
 * Peter Higgins (Peoples) 1987-95;
 * Donald E Reichert (Citizens) 1995-97;
 * Jason M Rhoades (Citizens) 2001-03;
 * Lorene McCoy Dadey (Peoples) 2003-05;
 * Tony Albanese (Citizens) 2005-07;
 * Danny J Liedka (Peoples) 2007-2013;
 * Robert Tackman (Peoples) 2013-.

Village government
The annual village operating budget for the fiscal year that began on June 1, 2013, is $5,231,210, including the separate sewer and water budgets, of which $2,201,934 or 42% comes from local property taxes. As of April 2023, village officials include:
 * Lorene Dadey, Mayor;
 * Mary Albanese, Deputy Mayor;
 * Dominic Celletti, Village Trustee;
 * Margaret Raesky, Village Trustee;
 * Carol Para, Village Trustee;
 * Robert Germain, Village Attorney.

Economy
The headquarters of Aspen Dental are in the Town of DeWitt near East Syracuse.

Education
The East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District is a public school system headquartered in the Town of Manlius, serving the entirety of East Syracuse and its surrounding area (Minoa, Kirkville, and the easternmost portion of Eastwood). Nearby private schools include Christian Brothers Academy, the Manlius Pebble Hill School, and Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School.

Elementary schools

 * East Syracuse Elementary School
 * Fremont Elementary School
 * Minoa Elementary School
 * Woodland Elementary School

Middle school

 * Pine Grove Middle School

High school

 * East Syracuse-Minoa Central High School

Fire department
The village of East Syracuse and the northern part of the town of DeWitt is protected by firefighters from the East Syracuse Fire Department. The fire department consists entirely of volunteers and operates out of two fire stations. The department averages 1,100 emergency calls a year. More information can be found at East Syracuse Fire Department

Public works
The East Syracuse Department of Public Works uses several late-model International dump trucks for plowing and other assorted tasks.

Commerce
Manlius Street, typically referred to as Main Street, is home to a wide variety of locally owned shops, eating establishments, bars, manufacturers and other service providers.

Dairylea Cooperative Inc. is based in East Syracuse.

Notable people

 * Russ Brandon, president of the XFL; former president of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres
 * Jennifer Diederich, fashion designer and contestant in the reality series Project Runway on Bravo
 * Tom Kenny, actor and comedian; best known for voicing SpongeBob SquarePants
 * Bobcat Goldthwait, director, comedian and actor.

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Fairmount, New York

Fairmount is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Onondaga County, New York, United States. Fairmount is a western suburb of Syracuse, located in the far southeastern corner of the town of Camillus. Its zip code is 13219 (Syracuse). It is located within the West Genesee Central School District. The population was 10,224 at the 2010 census.

History
The Fairmount area was part of the original 108-square-mile Onondaga Reservation lands which were acquired by the State of New York from the Onondagas in transactions that took place between 1793 and 1795. Formerly part of the Town of Onondaga, it was annexed to the town of Camillus in 1834. Prior to that date, census enumerations for Fairmount were included in the town of Onondaga census. The name originates from 1798 when engineer and politician James Geddes built his estate, called "Fair Mount" at the intersection of Genesee Road (now West Genesee Street) and Onondaga Road. The Brockway Tavern building, located on the northwest corner of West Genesee and Onondaga, formerly housed a tavern, motor inn, restaurants and later a funeral home, and now houses a credit union. The house was built c. 1808 and survives as one of the oldest structures in the hamlet. The oldest house still used as a residence dates from 1876.

Previously known as Tyler or Jeromeville, the area became formally identified as Fairmount when its post office (formerly designated "Tyler") was renamed on January 1, 1846. (This post office was discontinued in 1899.) Fairmount was also a minor station on the Auburn and Syracuse Railroad and its successor railroads (including the New York Central Railroad) from 1838 to the end of the 19th century. The Fairmount Farm Colony, a working farm for the vocational training of young men with intellectual disabilities, was established by the Syracuse State School north of the hamlet in 1883. Farmland in the hamlet was developed into residential tracts from the 1890s through the 1990s, with intense residential and commercial development during the 1950s and 1960s. A large area of undeveloped land, formerly used for quarrying and a munitions factory in the 19th and early 20th centuries, borders Fairmount to the south at Split Rock.

The Geddes family's "Fair Mount" mansion was demolished in 1929, although a carriage house from the estate survived until 2014. Small sections of the estate's stone fences are still standing.

In 2007, Fairmount was 27th on Newsweek's "Best Places to Raise Your Kids" list.

Geography
Fairmount is located at 43.04361°N, -76.24556°W (43.043616, -76.245462).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,795 people, 4,397 households, and 3,108 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,204.9 PD/sqmi. There were 4,536 housing units at an average density of 1,346.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.75% White, 1.29% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.35% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 4,397 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,329, and the median income for a family was $56,686. Males had a median income of $39,780 versus $29,287 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,806. About 2.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Fayetteville, New York

Fayetteville is a village located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 4,225. The village is named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a national hero of both France and the United States. It is part of the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Fayetteville is located in the town of Manlius and is an eastern suburb of Syracuse.

History
Fayetteville was first settled in 1792, later officially incorporated in 1844.

The Charles Estabrook Mansion, Genesee Street Hill-Limestone Plaza Historic District, and Levi Snell House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Fayetteville is in Central New York, at the intersection of New York State Route 5 and Route 257, at 43.02861°N, -76.00417°W (43.028516, -76.004268).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 4,225 people, 1,885 households, and 1,255 families living in the village.

Education
Public K–12 education is served by the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District. Schools situated within the village include Fayetteville Elementary School and Wellwood Middle School. Wellwood Middle School has undergone a major renovation, part of a $45.2 million district capital project approved in December 2017 that includes a 15,000 square foot addition with a new main entrance, cafeteria, music rooms, art rooms, and classrooms as well as adding air conditioning and replacing windows. High school students attend Fayetteville–Manlius High School in Manlius, New York.

In 2009, the Fayetteville Free Library was rated a 5-star public library by Library Journal. The Fayetteville Library provides many useful resources such as quiet areas, computer labs, and a snack bar for all ages to utilize and enjoy.

President Grover Cleveland received his elementary education at the Fayetteville Academy.

Notable people

 * Buddy Boeheim, professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons
 * Grover Cleveland, served as the 22nd and 24th president of the United States
 * Rose Cleveland, his sister, served as first lady of the United States from 1885 to 1886
 * Matilda Joslyn Gage, activist known for her contributions to women's suffrage and abolitionism
 * Edward A. Hanna, served as mayor of Utica, New York from 1974 to 1978 and from 1996 to 2000
 * Steven Page, musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer; founding member of Barenaked Ladies
 * Caroline Pratt, social thinker and progressive educational reformer
 * Ashley Twichell, swimmer who competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics

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Galeville, New York

Galeville is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 4,617 at the 2010 census.

The community is a northwestern suburb of Syracuse, located in the eastern end of the town of Salina.

Geography
Galeville is located at 43.08889°N, -76.17861°W (43.088816, -76.178631).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, all land.

Galeville is north of Onondaga Lake and borders Ley Creek, which flows into the lake. Interstate 81 passes through the eastern side of the community and intersects the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) north of Galeville.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,476 people, 2,040 households, and 1,205 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,922.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,104 housing units at an average density of 1,843.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.76% White, 3.87% African American, 0.63% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 2,040 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males. The most famous person being Richard J. Pabst.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,569, and the median income for a family was $44,219. Males had a median income of $31,783 versus $25,878 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,407. About 6.6% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Emergency services
Galeville is protected by the Liverpool Fire Department, an all-volunteer agency, whose fire station #2 is located at 1029 7th North Street.

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Geddes, New York

Geddes is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 17,088.

The Town of Geddes is west of the neighborhood of Far Westside of Syracuse. The town is a western suburb of Syracuse.

History

The town was formed from the Town of Salina in 1848. It is named after James Geddes, a prominent early settler who settled at the head of Onondaga Lake in 1794 and developed the salt industry.

There also was an Old Geddes Village which included part of the west side of Syracuse and Tipperary Hill, the village square being located near St. Mark's Circle. The village of Geddes (incorporated in 1832 and 1837) was annexed to the City of Syracuse on May 20, 1886, with a population of nearly 7,000. Today the town of Geddes still includes the Village of Solvay, which operates independently, and the hamlets of Westvale and Lakeland.

Geddes is the youngest town in Onondaga County.

Background
Geddes was formed from Salina on March 18, 1848. It lies upon the western bank of Onondaga Lake with level surface in the north and rolling hills in the south. In the southwest of the town, are several isolated, rounded drift hills (or knolls).

The Seneca River forms the north border and Onondaga Creek formed part of the eastern boundary. Nine Mile Creek flows east through the center of town.

The soil is clay and sandy loam. In 1859, the town contained two churches, both Protestant, an Episcopalian and Methodist Episcopalian.

Early industry
By 1859, several salt wells were located near the southwest extremity of the lake. The S.B.& N.Y.R.R. coal depot was situated on the Erie Canal. In the southeast section of town, there were extensive stone quarries.

There was also a brewery and distillery, and a large number of salt works within the town limits. The population was 950.

In 1841, W. H. Farrar, who had recently arrived from Vermont, started a small pottery business in the town of Geddes, New York called Farrar Pottery. During 1868, Farrer sold the business to what later became the Empire Crockery Manufacturing Company.

On July 20, 1871, several local businessmen purchased the struggling local pottery, capitalized the company for $50,000, and expanded its lines to produce ceramic material for table and toilet use. At that time, the name changed to Onondaga Pottery Company (O.P.Co.). The company name was officially changed to Syracuse China in 1966. They specialized in the manufacture of fine china and commercial ware.

During 1874, Ashton Salt Mill was operating in the town of Geddes, on the western edge of the city and Saginaw Salt Works was located southwest of the city in the town of Onondaga. That same year, several other salt producers were operating within the city limits including; G. A. Porter & Company, Haskin's Salt Mill and J. W. Barker & Company.

In 1878, Geddes was the home of Western Coarse Salt Company, Turk's Island Coarse Salt Company, Geddes Coarse Salt Company, Union Coarse Salt Company, Cape Cod Coarse Salt Company, W. & D. Kirkpatrick of No. 7 Wieting Block, Draper & Porter, W. B. Boyd, Mrs. S. O. Ely and J. F. Paige. The Onondaga Coarse Salt Association were manufacturers of coarse or solar salt including; dairy, table, common, fine and fertilizing salts. Thomas K. Gale was president, W. H. H. Gere was vice-president and Lewis A. Hawley was recording secretary.

By 1879, there were several manufacturers in the town including Onondaga Iron Works and Sterling Iron Ore Company both operated by J. J. Belden, president. W. H. H. Gere and A. J. Belden were secretary and treasurer of the companies.

Institutions

The New York State Asylum for Idiots was located in the eastern section of town, near the original border with Syracuse on Geddes Street. The facility was located on Wilbur Avenue on the southeast border of Tipperary Hill. The site selected was about a mile southwest of Syracuse, in the town of Geddes, and was "one of the finest that could have been found in the State of New York." The building was constructed of brick, "plain but substantial, and admirably fitted for the purpose for which it is designed."

The institution was located upon the eastern slope of the range of hills in the western part of the city and about $1 1/2$ miles south of the head of Onondaga Lake. The asylum grounds covered an area of about sixty-five acres, immediately adjacent to Burnet Park, the most of which was high land, overlooking the city and lake. The principal group of buildings, which were clustered around the original structure, facing the western extremity of Seymour Street, accommodated about 450 individuals.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.2 sqmi, of which 9.2 sqmi is land and 3.0 sqmi  (24.28%) is water.

Geddes is on the western shore of Onondaga Lake.

Interstate 690 intersects both New York State Route 695 and Interstate 90 (New York State Thruway) in Geddes. New York State Route 5, West Genesee Street, is an east–west highway in the town. New York State Route 297 is a short north–south highway.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,740 people, 7,262 households, and 4,807 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,920.3 PD/sqmi. There were 7,620 housing units at an average density of 824.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.06% White, 0.48% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 7,262 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,852, and the median income for a family was $51,609. Males had a median income of $40,688 versus $26,575 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,986. About 6.7% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Geddes

 * Lakeland – A hamlet in the northwestern part of Geddes.
 * Lakeside – A location north of Lakeland.
 * Lindbergh Lawns – A location in the northern part of the town.
 * Solvay – The Village of Solvay is in the southeastern part of Geddes.
 * Westvale – A hamlet south of Solvay.

Notable people

 * Ellen Mitchell (1838–1920), philosopher

title: Geddes, New York