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Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. will be making an announcement in regards to the USA Luge Slider Search.
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Unwarranted Rabies Fears Shouldn’t Put a Damper on Parade
County Unveils STOP DWI Campaign
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.
Picente: New Card Helps County Residents Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today announced that he is taking action to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for Oneida County residents.
Picente: County and F.X. Matt Brewery Partner to Stop Drinking and Driving
Picente Helps Residents With Prescription Costs
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today announced that he will be joined by Steven J. Acquario of the New York State Association of Counties at a news conference to provide important information regarding prescription drug costs for Oneida County residents.
Picente Honors Probation, Parole Officers
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.
Sewer Overflow Mitigation, Rehabilitation Plan Detailed for County Officials
UTICA ---An overview of a program to address sanitary sewer system overflows to the Mohawk River was outlined for Oneida County officials tonight.
Three Persons Exposed to Rabid Kitten in Rome
“Incident Underscores Importance of Avoiding Stray and Feral Animals”
Picente: County’s LEAD OUTreach Project Promotes Awareness on Lead
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today announced the beginning of Oneida County’s LEAD OUTreachProgram, which will use participants in the Oneida County Summer Youth Employment Program to distribute lead poisoning prevention awareness information to households in Utica.
Picente: County Won’t Pay Medicaid Bill
State’s Stall on Payments, Inaction on Budget Forces Oneida County to Defend Its Fiscal Position
Bullwinkle Named to State Honor Roll
“Vision to Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning Cited In Award” The Quality Improvement Coordinator for the Oneida County Health Department has been named to the 2010 New York State Public Health Works! Honor Roll, Dr. Gayle Jones, Director of Health announced today.
All Oneida County Specimens to Date Test Negative for EEE
Picente: County Begins 2 Major Paving Projects
As part of his pledge to maintain and improve Oneida County infrastructure, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced today that paving will be taking place on two major county roads.
Picente Urges Seniors to Beat the Heat
County Executive: Oneida County Seniors Can Cool Down at Senior Centers During Summer Heat Waves
Picente: Work Readiness Day at MVCC Kicks Off Summer Youth Employment Program
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today joined 300 Oneida County teens as the Oneida County Summer Youth Employment Program held its annual Work Readiness Day at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica.
Picente: State Owes Oneida County $29 Million in Unpaid Reimbursements
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.
Picente: Summer Youth Employment Program Plans Work Readiness Day at MVCC on July 6th
Picente: 2nd Annual Oneida County Sidewalk Art Contest Will Take Place the Week of July 12th
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.
WIC ‘Chat Rooms’ Offer Nutrition/Health Education
June Events Promote Free Cancer Screens
“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 Office for the Aging & Continuing Care Hosts Picnic, Health, Wellness and Informational Fair on June 24th
Picente: Youth Bureau Seeks Grant Applications To Operate High-Quality Youth Programs In 2011
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.
Picente Calls For Reduced Flow at Hinckley Due to Low Water Levels
Picente: Volunteers Plant Flowers at County Building
Holland Patent Students Join Picente In Unveiling New STOP-DWI Billboards
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today was joined by officials and students from Holland Patent’s Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) Chapter as he unveiled the new billboards that will call public attention to Oneida County’s efforts to reduce drunk driving.
Boonville Fair Will Host Community Health Festival
“Excellus and Health Department Partner for Event”
Picente Honors Utica College Valedictorian
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today issued a proclamation in honor of Utica College Class of 2010 Valedictorian Lauryn Donovan, noting her home-grown success story.
Picente Issues Proclamation in Support of Family Battling Child’s Cancer
Picente Names May ‘Older Citizens Month’
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today announced that he has proclaimed the month of May “Older Citizens Month” in Oneida County in recognition of the contributions of older citizens to the future, present and past of Oneida County’s communities.
Picente: County Offices Consolidate in Rome To Increase Convenience for Rome Residents
Health Department, NYU to Collaborate On Study
Picente and Timpano: Oneida County Finishes 2009 $1,071,906 Under Budget
Picente Plans News Conference on Fiscal Issues
State Cites Oneida County Health for H1N1 Response
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.
P.E.E.R.S., a National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program
Picente Joins Local College Presidents to Launch Major Health Care Training Project
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
Pilot Program Will Address More ‘At Risk’ for Lead Poisoning
“Early Detection the Goal of Free Home Inspections”
Nearly one hundred inner-city children living ‘at risk’ for lead poisoning can be detected each year as a result of an new initiative which expands free home inspections and educational services in target areas of the City of Utica, Oneida County Executive Antony J. Picente announced today.
Picente Urges Residents to Walk for Their Health
Picente Honors Utica Star Will Smith
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today honored Utica native Will Smith, a member of the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints.
New Director of Public Health Appointed
Countdown Begins on Remodeling, Repairing and Paint Rules
“New EPA Regs Aimed at Decreasing Lead Poisoning”
In less than a month, all contractors who perform renovations, painting and remodeling that might disturb lead-based paint in houses, child care facilities and schools built before 1978 will be required to meet stricter guidelines under the new regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Oneida County Health Department officials said today.
Countdown Begins on Remodeling, Repairing and Paint Rules
Picente Announces Countywide Response To Google RFI
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. today announced that Oneida County, in collaboration with SUNYIT, has responded to a Request For Information (RFI) put out by Google. Google is planning to launch an experiment that they hope will make Internet access better and faster for everyone. They plan to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. Their networks will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today, over 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. They will offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people. Communities across the country are vying to be the test sight for this Google experiment.
Picente Honors N.Y. State School for the Deaf
Microenterprise Business Grant Program announced in Oneida County
Partnership Initiative Reduces Lead, Saves Energy
“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.
Sanitary Sewer Project Steering Committee Selects Cleveland, Sorrell as Group Leaders
Roger Cleveland and Carson Sorrell were unanimously renamed to their committee leadership positions for another year by the members of the 15-community Steering Committee for the Oneida County Sanitary Sewer Abatement Project.
Picente Calls for Action in State of the County Address
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.
Oneida County Children Care Initiative A Huge Success
County Health Study Seen As Tool to Improve County Health
“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.
Picente: Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Judge Balio
Picente: New Director of Central Services Appointed
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.
H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots Available in Sherrill
More Than $200-Thousand Available for Cancer Screening
“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.
Picente: DPW Commissioner Williams Retiring; Davis to Lead Department of Public Works
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today announced that Oneida County Commissioner of Public Works, John J. Williams has retired, affective January 1, 2010, and that Deputy Commissioner Dennis Davis has been chosen as the new Commissioner.
Picente: Oneida County Seeks Work Sites For 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today urged local governments and community-based agencies to participate as work sites for the 2010 Oneida County Summer Youth Employment Program.