Tony Picente

Candidate Hennessy Blasts Opposition in Unhinged Radio Interview
Candidate Hennessy Blasts Opposition in Unhinged Radio Interview
Candidate Hennessy Blasts Opposition in Unhinged Radio Interview
Candidate for Oneida County Executive Mike Hennessy was on the Keeler Show Thursday in a bizarre and unhinged interview that included accusations and excuses in regards to his unsuccessful challenge to the Board of Election’s decision to remove him from the ballot over petitions.
AT&T's FirstNet Network Expands in Oneida County, Expands Public
AT&T's FirstNet Network Expands in Oneida County, Expands Public
AT&T's FirstNet Network Expands in Oneida County, Expands Public
First responders in Oneida and Herkimer Counties received a boost in wireless communications yesterday with the expansion of AT&T's FirstNet network. The new purpose built sites - one in the City of Rome and one at the Herkimer County border by the Hinkley Reservoir, gives public safety and first responders a prioritized wireless network that allows for uninterrupted wireless communication.
Mayor Palmieri Reinforces "Only In Utica" Criticism (Opinion)
Mayor Palmieri Reinforces "Only In Utica" Criticism (Opinion)
Mayor Palmieri Reinforces "Only In Utica" Criticism (Opinion)
Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri is being called out on his decision to move forward with the sale of the Kennedy Parking Garage, which is within the new MVHS Wynn Hospital footprint. Both Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente and MVHS have a different view of the facts Palmieri claimed during his Friday interview on WIBX.
County Exec. and New Hartford Super Talk Graduation on WIBX
County Exec. and New Hartford Super Talk Graduation on WIBX
County Exec. and New Hartford Super Talk Graduation on WIBX
New Hartford's attempt to record a graduation television special following social distancing guidelines was forced to shut down last week and the topic hit WIBX's Keeler Show on Thursday. County Executive Anthony Picente was on the show to discuss how the school can move forward when the New Hartford Central School District Superintendent Bob Nole called into the show to give their side of the story.
Lainey's Army on Tethering Veto
Lainey's Army on Tethering Veto
Lainey's Army on Tethering Veto
Kim Strong of Lainey's Army, an animal cruelty activist group, was on Keeler this morning talking about the County Executive's veto of the Oneida County Tethering bill that overwhelmingly passed in the Legislature. Tony Picente said the legislation was too vague and would be difficult to enforce so he used his veto power to kill the bill, something he has rarely done as County Executive... Read Mo
Calls for Lower Sales Tax
Calls for Lower Sales Tax
Calls for Lower Sales Tax
The County which holds claim to the states highest sales tax needs to lower the rate immediately.  That's according to Oneida County Legislator (D-NH) David Gordon. Appearing on First News with Keeler in the Morning on Wednesday, Gordon said smaller government needs to be a priority and the money needs to be put back into the hands of the people...