Micron invests $100 billion in Onondaga County chip manufacturing

On March 20, 2025, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon delivered his seventh State of the County address at Onondaga Central High School. He highlighted a significant $100 billion investment from Micron in building four chip fabrication plants in Clay. McMahon is pushing for the county legislature to allocate $27 million. He wants to acquire and prepare land for suppliers related to semiconductor manufacturing, including gas and chemical companies. In other local news, Syracuse University has been acquiring properties on Marshall Street, raising questions about future developments. Some business owners hope this move will prevent drastic changes in the area. Micron has submitted an environmental study, which is a key step for starting construction on its chipmaking plant. This report took nearly two years to complete and is crucial for the project. Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing "inflation refund" checks for residents in New York. The details on how much individuals might receive and when are yet to be clarified. In sports, there is a possibility of a spring football game between Syracuse University and Deion Sanders’ Colorado team. Both coaches have expressed interest in making this happen. Meanwhile, the Syracuse men’s basketball team is adjusting to changes as college sports now allow athletes to transfer more freely.