Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr., along with the Oneida County Board of Legislators honored the Remsen High School Varsity girl’s soccer team at a recent Board of Legislators meeting. December 15^th was proclaimed “Remsen Champions Day” in Oneida County. 

“Oneida and Herkimer Counties Launch ‘Get Moving!’ and ‘MAINTAIN – Don’t Gain’ A campaign intended to address obesity and proper nutrition is the product of the Regional Health Council,(RHC), a collaborative born out of the 2009-2010 Regional Health Summit which conducted county-wide health assessments and prioritized health issues in both Oneida and Herkimer Counties. 

“Program Enhances Employment Opportunities’ 
In honor of our local Veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan Oneida County’s Lead Primary Prevention (LLP) Program will make available two Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training slots at no cost to returning vets seeking employment in construction, County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced today.

“County’s Lead Primary Prevention Expands HEPA Vac Loaner Program” 
Ways to reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning caused by the ingestion of lead paint chips or the inhalation of lead-laden dust is the theme of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 24th through the 30th, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. said today.

Thursday, October 7, 2010 has been designated as National Depression Screening Day (NDSD). Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. is pleased to announce a local schedule of screenings for depression (and anxiety, bipolar disorder and PTSD, too) held in conjunction with this event. 

What: Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., along with New Hartford Police Chief Michael Inserra, Oneida County Director of Emergency Services Kevin Revere, and a representative from the New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department will be officially announcing the merger of the New Hartford and Oneida County 911 dispatch centers.

When: Thursday September 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today announced that the flags at Oneida County’s buildings will be lowered to half staff through Monday in honor of K. Scott Creaser, a former Oneida County legislator, who died last week. 

“Communities Plagued by Mosquito Swarms’

Picente: “Finding Warrants Precautionary Spraying to Protect Public Health”
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. has authorized aerial spraying over an approximate 30-thousand acres in the area where five more mosquito pools collected in August have tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus as a precautionary measure to protect public health.

Legal Label for Insecticide to be used for EEE Spraying

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today wrapped up the 2010 Oneida County Summer Youth Program by saluting the achievements of the program’s 300 youth. 

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today announced that for a 2nd consecutive year, USA Luge will conduct Slider Search Clinics in Utica August 21st and August 22nd.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr., with the support of F.X. Matt Brewery, announced today the beginning of a new marketing campaign to aid in the prevention of drinking and driving. 

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today honored local probation and parole officers, calling them a vital and unheralded part of the county’s public safety network.

“Incident Underscores Importance of Avoiding Stray and Feral Animals” 

State’s Stall on Payments, Inaction on Budget Forces Oneida County to Defend Its Fiscal Position 

County Executive: Oneida County Seniors Can Cool Down at Senior Centers During Summer Heat Waves

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today called upon New York State Government to pay $29 million in reimbursements owed to Oneida County for state-mandated programs operated by County Government.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today announced that the 2nd Annual Oneida County Youth Bureau Sidewalk Art Contest will take place at Oneida County municipalities and youth serving agencies the week of July 12th.

“Philipson’s and Price Chopper Partner with Cancer Services Program” 
Uninsured and underinsured men and women living in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties will have two opportunities during the month of June to enroll in the Cancer Services Program that provides free screenings for colorectal, cervical and breast cancer. 

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr . today announced that the Oneida County Youth Bureau is accepting proposals from non-profit organizations seeking funding to provide youth-oriented programs that offer delinquency prevention, recreation and positive youth development opportunities during 2011.

“Excellus and Health Department Partner for Event”  

The Oneida County Health Department overcame numerous obstacles including an evolving epidemic and the pressure to deliver medications that were sometimes in short supply in its efforts to protect the public health during the H1N1 influenza pandemic, according to a letter from Dr. Richard F. Daines, Commissioner of Health for the State of New York.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today joined leaders of the Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, the Presidents of Mohawk Valley Community College, Herkimer County Community College, Morrisville State College, Utica School of Commerce and SUNY Institute of Technology and representatives of local BOCES to launch a regional health care training project 

“Window Replacement Classes Precede New EPA Regs”

A public-private ‘green partnership’ between the county’s Lead Primary Prevention Pilot Program and Gro-West, Inc., will again be offering a series of instructional classes on window replacement prior to new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations mandating lead safe work practices which go into effect on April 22, 2010.

In his 2010 State of the County Address, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today called for changes and action to change how local governments work and address long-standing issues.

“University Of Wisconsin ‘Snapshot’ Supports Findings of Community Health Assessment”
A ranking of New York State’s 62 counties finds Oneida County in the middle of the pack overall for those factors influencing population health, but towards the bottom of the list in terms of overall health status; a similar conclusion to those of the recently completed Community Health Assessment, health department officials announced today.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today announced that Anne B. Hartman of Westmoreland will be the new Director of Central Services for Oneida County.

“Program Aids Underinsured and Uninsured Women in Three Counties”
The Cancer Services Program Partnership of Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Counties still has funding available to pay for cancer screenings including clinical breast exams, mammograms, Pap/pelvic exams and in-home colorectal screening, according to the Program Coordinator, Wendy Hunt.