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New York State Convenience Store Association Vehemently Opposes Picente’s Proposed Laws
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is proposing legislation that would take aim at smoke shops, convenience stores and mostly illegal pot shops. One industry association is vehemently opposed to the new laws. The legislation first introduced approximately one month ago, will be presented soon to the Oneida County Board of...
12th Oneida County Budget Presented with No Tax Levy Increase
While there are no increases in this year's budget, Picente warns this luxury may not always be a reality moving forward. The 2025 budget proposal and capital plan was presented Friday to The Board of Legislators and totals approximately $549 million. The presented budget is also an operational and balanced budget and includes $151 million in sales tax revenue, $23 million from the Oneida Indian Nation contribution and shed $19 million in debt.
Time Is Running out to Obtain Grants for New York Storm Damage Repair
If your home sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding this summer, you are running out of time to receive financial assistance. Residents of Chautauqua, Erie, Essex, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, and Warren Counties that had their homes damaged or destroyed in the historic summer storms can still take advantage of a public fund to help cover the cost of emergency repairs.
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