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Decades of litigation now over after Oneida Nation dealWith the stroke of a pen, Oneida and Madison County leaders, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Oneida Nation leader Ray Halbritter ended five decades of litigation. 
Officials get chance to discuss Oneida County surplusONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - For the sixth year in a row, Oneida County has a surplus, this year's totaling $8 million. Officials got the chance to weigh in Wednesday. 
Motels back out, but county still mandated to house the homelessONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Motels, responding to outcry, have stopped accepting vouchers for homeless, whom Oneida County is still obligated to house. 
Oneida County: Fiscal year ended with $8.4 million operating surplusONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Oneida County officials had some good financial news Thursday - for the sixth year in a row, the county ended with a surplus. 
Picente holds meeting with council members about motel voucher issueUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says a lot of misinformation is floating around about the county's homeless voucher program and he wants to clear it up. 
Officials urging feds to make Griffiss site of military defense systemROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - Could the Griffiss International Airport in Rome once again become a major part of the nation's military defense system? 
Griffiss vying for FAA’s new Air Traffic Control CenterOneida County Executive Anthony Picente says that Griffiss Business & Technology Park received a site visit by FAA for potential siting of FAA’s new Air Traffic Control Center facility. 
Gordon sponsors legislation for term limits in Oneida County LegislatureONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Oneida County Legislator Dave Gordon is proposing term limits for legislators as well as the County Executive and Comptroller.
FAA to delay 149 airport tower closures until JuneWASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is delaying the closing of 149 airport control towers until mid-June in order to deal with legal challenges. 
Oneida County refunds $16.3 million in bondsONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. - Comptroller Joseph J. Timpano says the county has refunded $16.3 million of its outstanding bonds, saving the county a total of $833,000.
Picente makes case to FAA to keep Air Control Tower at GriffissROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - On Tuesday, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente delivered an official letter of appeal to the FAA, laying out the reasons he feels the Air Control Tower at Griffiss International Airport should remain open. 
Picente delivers 2013 State of the County addressUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. delivered his annual State of the County address Tuesday morning. 
Oneida County won't release individuals' pistol permit infoAfter much clarification with NY State Police and other state officials, Oneida County's Pistol Licensing Office has determined they will not be releasing whether or not individuals have a pistol license-either universally on a database or individually to people inquiring about a specific person. 
Youth applauded for volunteering more than 560 hoursONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - For the fourth year in a row youth volunteers have gone above and beyond the call of duty in Oneida County. County Executive Anthony Picente is applauding the 926 youth volunteers who donated more than 560 hours last year. 
Oneida County Legislators approve plans for Sewer District improvementsUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Oneida County Legislature approved moving forward on two plans to improve the county sewer district Wednesday. The project is estimated to cost the county over 40 million dollars. Those in favor say the county has to make the investment to recognize the sewer district's current problems and also plan for any potential development. 
Oneida County hires law firms to try and recoup Medicaid overpaymentsONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Oneida County Board of Legislators voted Wednesday on hiring law firms to help them win back millions of dollars in Medicaid. 
NYS owes Oneida County millions, Board to vote on hiring law firms next weekUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - New York State owes Oneida County a big chunk of change. It's money that the county was overpaying in medicaid for residents living in mental institutions. For years, the county overpaid. Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says it's added up to between $4 and 6 million dollars. 
NYS Comptroller says corrections needed for Barneveld Village Board proceduresBARNEVELD, N.Y. - The New York State Comptroller says that following an audit of various municipalities, the Barneveld Village Board needs to make corrections to operations. 
Oneida County approves Medical Examiner agreement with Onondaga CountyONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - There was disagreement and debate right up until the end but Oneida County now has a $487,000 year-long contract for medical examiner services through Onondaga County. 
Legislators approve Oneida County BudgetUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Starting in January, Oneida County residents will be paying more on their taxes. The Oneida County Board of Legislators approved the 2013 budget 28 to 1 Wednesday which brings a slight property tax increase. |
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