Anthony Picente

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is taking action to derail what he calls a 'bait and switch' by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul in regard to the ongoing migrant crisis that is overwhelming the Big Apple.

Adjacent Upstate New York counties, Oneida and Herkimer announced on Wednesday, they're exploring the possibility of consolidating the two 911 systems, according to a press release issued on Wednesday afternoon.

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They say the COVID-19 pandemic and previous mask requirements, along with knowledge of laws that restrict the severity of criminal charges one can face have resulted in criminal groups feeling comfortable enough to walk-in to retail stores, grab items off the shelves and simply walk out.

Oneida County's Executive has issued an emergency order as the federal government's Title 42 expires, and is expected to lead to a surge of migrants coming through the U.S. - Mexico border.

Picente on state lawmakers: they do it with no regard to our land, our region or our future. It must stop...

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente can no longer in good faith serve on the New York Power Authority Board with the destructive policies being pushed out by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The state legislature is considering a plan to alter how some waterways are classified and local officials say would negatively impact farmers, 'cripple' area snowmobiling trails and create infrastructure and travel headaches.

The Utica NEXUS Center's grand opening will be held on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the newly opened facility, according to Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente. NEXUS is a 1,200 seat venue for youth and junior hockey, soccer and Lacrosse tournaments. The feature rink of the facility will serve as the home ice for Utica University's Women's Hockey program, as well as home to Utica Comets' junior teams.

"That's someone's son or daughter, mother or father, brother or sister. We will do everything that we possibly can to save lives."

"That's someone's son or daughter, mother or father, brother or sister. We will do everything that we possibly can to save lives."

Discussions about possibly consolidating some local services to save tax dollars are being reignited through a dollar for dollar matching program.