Health

Just hours after excoriating Governor Cuomo on Thursday night, here's what County Exec. Anthony Picente had to say on Friday.

Five of New York's 10 regions have officially hit Phase 2 of the four-phased reopening process.

Syracuse University plans on welcoming students back to campus for the fall semester, but operations will look different as a result of the coronavirus.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit NY, and while we're on the course of recovery, it's still important to wear a mask to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Oneida County Executive, Anthony Picente calls the Governor's decision outrageous, saying it shows a lack of respect in the late hour decision.

With just a handful of hours remaining until the Mohawk Valley Region enters Phase 2, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente admits there is still confusion and a lack of guidance from New York State on what 'personal services' are cleared to open on Friday.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new order that gives store owners the right to deny entry to any customer that enters without wearing a mask.

The Utica Food Pantry, in partnership with Compassion Coalition, is holding a no-contact drive-through food box giveaway, Friday, May 29th, from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Oneida County prepares to reopen Phase Two businesses as 3 more people die from COVID-19. Anthony Picente says it may be 'too late' for hair salons to not open.

In fact, Picente said 22% of the county's coronavirus cases thus far are related to nursing homes, and 70% of the 43 county residents who've died from COVID-19 were nursing home patients.

SU officials are looking ahead to the upcoming academic year and have released a plan on how to bring students back this fall in a safe and effective way.

Cities, towns and villages in Oneida County may soon able to temporarily lift zoning and open container restictions to let local businesses serve customers outside.