Herkimer County Government
Herkimer County Legislature votes to stop admissions to Country ManorHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Herkimer County legislators recently voted 12-5 to stop accepting admissions to Country Manor, the adult home on Route 28. 
Herkimer County Legislature calling "May Day for Mandate Relief"HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - On Tuesday, the body passed a resolution called, "May Day for Mandate Relief." They're asking the state's Mandate Relief Council to submit a package of proposals to Governor Cuomo immediately and the county administrator says there's strength in numbers. 
Carpenter officially announces run for Herkimer County District AttorneyHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - This November, a special election will be held to determine who will become the next district attorney in Herkimer County. Jeff Carpenter has been filling the position since the start of the year, but now he intends to make it official. Carpenter, who grew up in Herkimer, announced his candidacy at the Waterfront .Grille in Herkimer on Monday afternoon. 
Legislation to help Town of Frankfort after court ruling passes Senate, heads to AssemblyTOWN OF FRANKFORT, N.Y. - State Senator James L. Seward said on Thursday that legislation allowing the Town of Frankfort to bond for costs associated with a court ruling has passed the state senate. 
State Comptroller: "significant concerns" with Herkimer Village BudgetHERKIMER, N.Y. - New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has announced that his office completed several audits of municipalities, including the Village of Herkimer. 
Herkimer attorney announces run for Herkimer County D.A.HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - A Herkimer-based attorney has announced that she is running for Herkimer County District Attorney. 
Ilion Village Board presents budget; no layoffs, 4.4 percent tax increaseILION, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Ilion Village Board presented this year’s budget Wednesday night. The budget comes with a 4.39 percent tax increase for village residents, but with that tax increase comes no layoffs. 
Herkimer County receives national recognition for work with at-risk youthHERKIMER COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - After researching more than 100 communities, the White House has recognized Herkimer County for its "Community Collaboration Initiative." 
State representatives speak about upcoming budget process at annual Legislative Breakfast in Little FallsLITTLE FALLS, N.Y. (WKTV) - At the 7th annual Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Friday morning, State Senator James Seward of Oneonta and Assemblyman Marc Butler of Newport, who are both republicans, both applauded the work of democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, and how he helped change the political climate in Albany since he took office at the beginning of 2011. 
Fate of administrative funds from Medicaid a concern for some officialsHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Herkimer County lawmakers learned more Wednesday about how Governor Andrew Cuomo's budget affects them. 
Some Herkimer County Legislators want more fair process of committee assignmentsHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Three democratic legislators in Herkimer County are saying an act of political revenge is keeping them off key government committees. Now they say they want a resolution to make the process more fair. 
Senator Seward: "we need to equalize education aid throughout NYS"HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - State Senator James Seward was in Herkimer County on Thursday outlining his agenda for 2012. 
National expert on revitalizing downtowns pays a visit to HerkimerHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Many are not what they used to be, but they still have a place in our communities and still determine the pulse and health of the cities, towns and villages in which they lie. That is what a national expert on downtowns says about the city centers and she visited the Village of Herkimer on Wednesday to give business people, community leaders, and residents the organization's ideas on how to restore the village to its former glory. 
New Herkimer County Legislature conducts first day of businessHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Herkimer County Legislature held its 2012 Organizational Session Tuesday with three new legislators, and a new Chairman. 
Village of Ilion proposing to override state-mandated 2 percent property tax capILION, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Village of Ilion Board is one of the first in the area to propose an override to the state-mandated 2 percent property tax cap. 
NEWSChannel 2 Projection: Herkimer County Sheriff Farber to win re-electionHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - NEWSChannel 2 is projecting that after all the votes are counted, Chris Farber will be re-elected as Herkimer County Sheriff. 
Herkimer County Sheriff's candidates cast their ballots, proud of their campaignsHERKIMER COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - As residents hit the polls in Herkimer County Tuesday to vote on a number of different positions, so did the candidates running for Herkimer County Sheriff.
Decision 2011 Major Candidate List(WKTV) - The following is a list of candidates running only in major opposed races in our region, provided by the Boards of Elections in the respective counties. 
Extension granted to Herkimer County Jail through February 2012HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Herkimer County Jail has been given an extension on a variance that will allow the county to keep the facility in operation into mid-February. 
Economic constraints, public safety, and County Jail all big issues in Herkimer County Sheriff's RaceHERKIMER COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - In just a few weeks, Herkimer County residents will go to the polls and find two names on the ballot for the position of Herkimer County Sheriff - Incumbent Christopher Farber and Challenger Timothy Klock. |
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