911 center

Adjacent Upstate New York counties, Oneida and Herkimer announced on Wednesday, they're exploring the possibility of consolidating the two 911 systems, according to a press release issued on Wednesday afternoon.

More than $32 million in grants has been awarded to seven upstate New York counties to improve emergency communications.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A group of sheriffs, firefighters, county officials and emergency personnel from around New York say the state must invest more money into its aging 911 emergency system.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says the federal government must do more to protect 911 call centers from cyberattacks.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A former employee of the Rochester emergency dispatch center who pleaded guilty to enticing a minor is heading to federal prison.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is reminding potential applicants that the deadline to apply to be a 911 Dispatch Operator is quickly-approaching.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County may be pushing for 911 consolidation, but Utica's Top Cop says problems with interfacing technologies may delay that effort for several months. Utica Police Chief Mark Williams recently meet with the Utica Common Council to bring them up to speed on the latest news regarding the consolidation effort...

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Senator Joe Griffo has secured $600,000 in state funding to help Oneida County's consolidation of 911 emergency communications systems.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County is accepting applications for Public Safety Telecommunicators.