How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Onondaga County Andrew Denning | Contributing Photographer Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter here. New York state will extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents 16 years old or older on Tuesday, including Syracuse University students, faculty and staff residing in the state. Here is everything you need to know about making an appointment and getting the vaccine as the date approaches: Booking an appointment In New York state, residents can book appointments through the state’s vaccine eligibility portal starting Tuesday. Onondaga County residents can also register for appointments at the county’s vaccine clinic through its vaccine portal.