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If there's a teenager in your life who you think could benefit from a path into a great career, opportunities may be available this upcoming summer.

Several local lawmakers say mobile sports betting being negotiated in the new state budget must not cut out major parts of Upstate New York.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is reminding residents who have a second-dose appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at one of the county-operated POD’s this weekend not to arrive more than 30 minutes before their scheduled time.

Oneida County is establishing a waiting list for residents age 50 and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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.

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.''

The COVID-19 social distancing world we live in is certainly frustrating, even though most people realize it's a necessity. This week, social media in the Mohawk Valley exploded over stories of parents not being able to attend their children's games and practices.

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.