Counties in the News August 11, 2016

• By: NYSAC
• On: 08/11/2016 11:41:30
• In: Counties in the News

NYSAC
More Counties Joining the NYSAC Dental Network Card Program
Ontario and Steuben counties are the most recent counties to join the NYSAC Dental Network Card program, which expands dental care access to residents who are currently without dental coverage.
 
The program, which is not insurance, provides members with information they can use to locate dentists who have agreed to charge relatively low fees for dental services.
 
For a dime a day for individuals or a dollar a week for families, the Dental Card Program can pay for itself with one visit to a dentist.
 
There are currently 17 counties who participate in the program, which provides a unique opportunity for outreach and communication between county officials and the residents they serve.
 
Recognizing the public health advantages of proper dental care, the public health directors from Ontario and Steuben counties (Mary Beer and Darlene Smith, respectively) were instrumental in bringing this very important oral health program to their county residents.
 
For more information on the NYSAC Dental Network Card Program email Mark LaVigne at NYSAC, or visit the Health Economics Group booth at the upcoming Fall Seminar.  
 
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LONG ISLAND
Legislators support South Nassau's plan for FEMA funds
 
HUDSON VALLEY
County Legislature Calls for State Law (Video)
 
Ulster County IDA may seek return of money from lackluster manufacturing program
 
CAPITAL
Rensselaer County OKs Beaudoin as head of DSS
 
Schenectady County boosts its contribution to SCCC budget
 
Columbia-Greene Community College budget calls for 5 percent decrease in spending
 
MOHAWK VALLEY
Legislature approves construction of tower, equipment for 911 upgrade

CENTRAL NEW YORK
Cuts and new revenue options discussed at Cayuga County Legislature budget workshop
 
County opts against replacing treasurer
 
NORTH COUNTRY
Wireless broadband provider expanding into Lowville area after successful pilot
 
Orleans, Lowville, other communities to receive funds needed for water projects
 
Slic Networks makes $687,000 payment to St. Lawrence County for back taxes
 
FINGER LAKES
Governor Cuomo Announces $11 Million Transformation of Vacant Land Into 45 Affordable Homes in JOSANA Neighborhood
 
Swimming hours extended at Ontario Beach Park due to high heat
 
WESTERN NEW YORK
Cuomo announces high-speed Internet upgrade plan
 
Niagara County to activate foreign trade zone
 
County again looking at citizens committee recommendations
 
Water quality fund necessary for tackling infrastructure issues
 
Legislature poised to appoint GOP's Higgins