Counties in the News November 4, 2016

• By: NYSAC
• On: 11/04/2016 11:02:38
• In: Counties in the News

NYSAC
Expanding Efforts to Treat Opioid Overdoses
Addiction to opioids such as heroin, morphine, and prescription pain relievers continues to challenge the social and economic wellbeing of counties big and small. Heroin use specifically has increased dramatically in the past five years, and subsequently, overdose-related deaths more than doubled from 2011 to 2014. The ability to address the problem with overarching results seems consistently just out of reach.
 
In an effort to provide assistance with this national epidemic, the National Association of Counties, the National Governors Association, the National League of Cities, and the United States Conference of Mayors with the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, Premier, Inc., and Adapt Pharma are now offering NARCAN® Nasal Spray at a 40-percent discount.
 
STATEWIDE
SUNY seeks public input on next chancellor
 
N.Y. AG cuts deal to extend heroin antidote discount
 
State energy czar defends nuclear plant bailout
 
HUDSON VALLEY
White House lauds Ulster County's electric vehicle effort
 
Few speak at hearing on Dutchess budget that cuts taxes
 
New Westchester County Airport management agreement to pump millions into budget
 
Scenic Overlook in Ulster Opens
 
Putnam County Welcomes Mentoring Day Participants
 
CAPITAL
Saratoga County sewer rates to rise under new rate plan
 
Watch the new Fulton County video on PositiveNY now!
 
NORTH COUNTRY
Franklin County economic development director named to seat on Industrial Development Agency board
 
Essex County planning to take over Placid Xprss

SOUTHERN TIER
BC Humane Society begins construction on new facility
 
FINGER LAKES
Yates County Approves Tentative '17 Budget
 
Monroe County, MAXIMUS team up to fill jobs
 
WESTERN NEW YORK
EC lawmakers trying evening public hearings to increase attendance
 
County aid likely for radio purchases for fire districts