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Counties in the News, February 9, 2017
- By: NYSAC
- On: 02/09/2017 11:43:35
- In: Counties in the News
Thursday's news from counties across the state.
NYSACWhat Happens and When: NYSAC's Advocacy Timeline
NYSAC's mission is to represent, educate, advocate for, and serve member counties and the thousands of elected and appointed county officials who serve the public. The NYSAC Legislative Team works together to analyze legislation, develop lobbying action plans, and coordinate NYSAC's Legislative Agenda to advocate for counties with a unified voice. Each year, the NYSAC Legislative Team follows a timeline of budget and legislative work to be accomplished on behalf of our members. The timeline aligns with the NYS budget process and legislative calendar.
LONG ISLAND
Suffolk Legislature Approves Park Committee Chairwoman Hahn's "Park Watch" Program to Establish a Neighborhood Watch Program for County Public Lands
HUDSON VALLEY
Two Ulster County women arrested on welfare fraud charges
Legoland proposes new traffic solution
Indian Point closure to get Legislature's scrutiny
Orange County Presents First 'Citizen Of The Month' Award
CAPITAL
Oil terminal in Albany rebuffs state demand for environmental answers
Film raises awareness of heroin epidemic
Schenectady's new casino is part of a trend among states
MOHAWK VALLEY
Oneida County legislators OK 16 bonding resolutions
MVCC to cut ribbon Friday on addition
SOUTHERN TIER
Officials Share Details on Broome County's Opioid Lawsuit (Video)
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Pitch to merge Syracuse, Onondaga County: 1 boss, 33 legislators, up to $33M savings
Drug Epidemic Common Theme in Cayuga County News
Gambling pot grows for Madison County
Plans to sell Oncenter parking lot, build high-rise
FINGER LAKES
CIANFRINI: Legislature Chairman says nursing home sale creates opportunities amid challenges during state of the county address
WESTERN NEW YORK
WNY counties unite against governor's tax misdirection
Orleans-Genesee partnership with public health highlighted at NYSAC conference
Drug makers, doctors face Erie County lawsuit
Niagara Falls allocates $50,000 to study possible future arena