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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.
Katko launches new show on WCNY
Central New York’s public communications organization, WCNY, has announced the premiere of “Balancing Act with John Katko,” a new political debate show. The first episode of a six-episode pilot series aired on WCNY-TV on Oct. 4. In a media landscape often polarized by extreme viewpoints on the right and on the left, “Balancing Act with […]
Nikki Glaser, Zoo Boo and Apple Fest: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
Central New York has a slow start to the week before wrapping up with a busy weekend. Head to Funk ‘n Waffles for Dead Night with The Bog Brothers to start off your week. But don’t forget to mark down October must-dos like Zoo Boo at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, LaFayette Apple Festival and Apple Fest in Cicero are scheduled this week.
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