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Counties in the News, February 9, 2017

Thursday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
What 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

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