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Various officials who hold public office in Oneida County came together to celebrate the centennial birthday for a very special World War II veteran.

As New York State again expands the list of those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is encouraging local residents who can get inoculated to roll up their sleeves and do so.

Picente posted a Facebook LIVE video on the Oneida County Government page shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, saying he'd just been notified of the positive result.

It's safe to say the COVID-19 Pandemic in Oneida County is not getting any better as officials announced record setting numbers for new cases and hospitalizations Wednesday.

Community leaders from around central New York came together for a special reading of the Polar Express for the holidays.

On a day when Governor Andrew Cuomo moved parts of Oneida County into a 'yellow zone', county officials reported a pinch of good news, but also some very sad news.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente delivered a grim report on the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the region, and announced new restrictions and recommendations on Monday.

''Today is a call to action. We have been under a state of emergency since March 13th. If I could order another state of emergency on top of that one, I would.''

Picente says a continued growth in numbers may result in businesses being shutdown again; Says weddings, parties, other gathering are fueling current rise in cases.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente details how one local youth sports coach infected others and exposed dozens more after ignoring COVID symptoms, refusing to assist contact tracers.

Oneida County is reporting 22 new positive COVID-19 cases.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is fed up with efforts to micomanage you life. If left up to him, Picente says he'd tell you to wear a mask, wash your hands, avoid mass gatherings and go about your life.