consolidation

Discussions about possibly consolidating some local services to save tax dollars are being reignited through a dollar for dollar matching program.

Oneida County's initial County-wide Shared Services plan will yield modest savings, but County Executive Anthony Picente says it lays the ground work for future consolidation and taxpayer savings.

Herkimer's new police chief says he's coming to the table with an open mind when it comes to shared services and consolidation.

Results are not official but the proposed merger of fire services between the Whitesboro and Oriskany Fire Department was voted down on Tuesday, an official said.

Fewer than fifty people came out to vote, but that was apparently enough for one New York village to vote itself out of existence.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Legislature is consolidating once again.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The fight isn't over...that's the message a local business group is sending to Governor Cuomo about his plans to consolidate mental health operations in our region.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - An information picket in Utica today was designed to spread awareness about the possible loss of 120 jobs from the Utica Post Office Processing Center on Pitcher Street.

Rome, NY (WIBX) - Three layers of local government are willing to examine the possiblity of sharing some services.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Saying New York State is at a crossroads and it is time to redesign government, Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his first budget address Tuesday afternoon.