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Clay is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 58,206 at the 2010 census. Clay is a suburb of Syracuse and is one of the major towns in the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Population

According to the 2020 census, the population of Clay was 59,983. This makes it the 19th largest town in New York by population. The town has grown steadily over the past several decades, with the population increasing 14.5% from 2000 to 2010.

Backlink: Clay, New York Wikipedia page

History

The Town of Clay was established in 1827 when it separated from the Town of Cicero. Clay was named after statesman Henry Clay. Early settlers were attracted to the area because of its location between the Erie Canal and Oneida Lake.

Some key moments in Clay's history:

• 1849 - Syracuse and Utica Railroad built through Clay, stimulating growth
• 1869 - Village of North Syracuse formed from parts of Clay
• 1925 - Syracuse Municipal Airport opens in Clay
• 1961 - NYS Thruway built through Clay

Today, Clay continues to grow as both a suburb of Syracuse and a town in its own right, with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

Backlink: Town of Clay History on the official town website

Economy

Clay has a diverse economy made up of industries such as:

• Healthcare - Upstate University Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
• Education - Syracuse University, Le Moyne College
• Aerospace - Saab Sensis Corp
• Technology - Anaren Microwave, Lockheed Martin
• Retail - Destiny USA mall, retail along NYS Thruway and Route 31

Major employers located in Clay include:

• St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203, (315) 448-5111
• Syracuse VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210, (315) 425-4400
• Saab Sensis Corp, 8581 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, NY 13413, (315) 356-2200
• Anaren Microwave, 6635 Kirkville Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057, (315) 432-8909

Backlink: Clay, NY Economy Info from ChamberOfCommerce.com

Attractions

Some of the top attractions in Clay include:

• NYS Fairgrounds - Home of the annual New York State Fair and other events. 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209. backlink: NYS Fair Website
• Green Lakes State Park - Park with two glacial lakes for swimming and recreation. 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066. backlink: Green Lakes State Park info
• Destiny USA - Large shopping mall. 9565 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse, NY 13290. backlink: Destiny USA Website

The town is also home to several municipal golf courses and parks that provide recreation opportunities for residents and visitors.

Transportation

Clay has access to major transportation infrastructure, including:

• NYS Thruway (I-90)
• Interstate 481
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport
• CENTRO bus system

The town is located at the intersection of I-90 and I-481, which provides convenient access to Syracuse and other destinations. CENTRO buses serve many areas of Clay.

Backlink: CENTRO website

Education

Clay is served by several school districts, including:

• North Syracuse Central School District - Website
• Liverpool Central School District - Website
• West Genesee Central School District - Website

Higher education institutions located nearby include Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, SUNY ESF, and Onondaga Community College.

Local Government

Clay is located in Onondaga County. The Onondaga County website can be found here: https://www.ongov.net/

Onondaga County Offices are located at:

Landmarks

Here are some notable landmarks in Clay:

Green Lakes State Park

Green Lakes State Park is home to two unique meromictic lakes. The lakes maintain layers of water that do not intermix.

GPS Coordinates: 43.0571744, -76.22213868459372

NYS Fairgrounds

The New York State Fairgrounds in Clay hosts the annual New York State Fair along with various other events.

GPS Coordinates: 43.07986132702779, -76.21446598459404

Destiny USA

Destiny USA is one of the largest shopping malls in New York with over 250 stores.

GPS Coordinates: 43.0476964, -76.17344468459373

Local Facebook Page

Here is a link to the Clay, NY Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/townofclay/

Sports

Clay is home to the Syracuse Mets minor league baseball team. Their website: https://www.milb.com/syracuse