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State Senator Talks About Oniedas, New Majority Leader

By Jason Smith

Oswego, NY – Both the state Senate and Assembly recently passed legislation aimed at protecting Oneida County residents from paying too much in property taxes.

WRVO's Jason Smith spoke with State Senator Joe Griffo about the legislation, as well as other issues including newly elected Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.

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