ONEIDA, N.Y. Oneida’s Common Council conducted a public hearing Tuesday evening to help determine whether the city will allow residents to keep hens in the city’s inner district. The hearing has been part of an ongoing discussion on the risks and responsibilities this ownership would have on the city. There was no vote related […]
ONEIDA, N.Y. Mayor Rick Rossi addressed the recent removal of a homeless encampment on Sconondoa Street. The mayor said it became a public safety issue, not only for neighboring citizens but for the people and animals in the encampment as well. The encampment has been the subject of numerous neighbor complaints, city officials stated. […]
ONEIDA, N.Y. Oneida residents promoting the private ownership of chickens received a voice favoring their position when life-long Oneida resident Joan Klish spoke up for home food production at the recent Common Council meeting at City Hall. A number of Oneida residents have been advocating for the city to discuss and approve chicken ownership. […]