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Counties in the News, March 1, 2017
- By: NYSAC
- On: 03/01/2017 10:26:26
- In: Counties in the News
Wednesday's news from counties across the state.
NYSACLocal Laws: Tow Trucks, Conflict Defenders, and Probation Fees
By Patrick Cummings, NYSAC Counsel
NYSAC tracks and makes available local laws that have been passed by your fellow counties. Understanding what other counties are doing to address their local issues or needs can provide ideas for you to use in some variation in your county. Below are brief descriptions of unique and recently-passed local laws from member counties.
STATEWIDE
Addiction recovery advocates propose NY tax prescription painkillers
LONG ISLAND
Legislator Anker Moves Forward Open Space Acquisition in Miller Place
HUDSON VALLEY
County leaders agree on some consolidation of governments
Ulster County Legislature will reconsider resolution opposing repeal of Obamacare
Dutchess, Airbnb reach tax agreement
Dutchess County Hosts Emergency Preparedness Exercise in Poughkeepsie (Video)
Sullivan, Dutchess officials to compare notes on jail construction projects
“Star-Fleet” style P-TECH Academy launched in Kingston
CAPITAL
Ensuring Access to Legal Services (Video)
Cuomo officials outline Indian Point closure plans
NORTH COUNTRY
County to pay for mobile tourism promotion around state
Franklin County Legislature eyes proposal to provide lawyers for ‘after-hours' arraignments
County tweaks nutrition building design
MOHAWK VALLEY
State of the County Address to be streamed on Facebook
CENTRAL NEW YORK
DEC still investigating Owasco and Cayuga watershed manure spills
FINGER LAKES
Genesee legislators discuss planned methadone clinic
FLCC marks Women's History Month
WESTERN NEW YORK
Five Wyoming County towns to receive $1.03 million for broadband investment
ECC celebrates “topping off” of STEM Building