Onondaga County in New York State is now one of approximately 15 counties in that state that have passed no texting while driving laws. Onondaga County is the home to the City of Syracuse.
It seems that NY State currently has a no cell talking while driving law, but no state law about texting.
The fine: up to $150
More info at: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/onondaga_county_bars_texting_w.html
