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Counties in the News, March 7, 2017

Tuesday's news from counties across the state.
NATIONAL
NACo's County Economies 2016: widespread recovery, slower growth
 
STATEWIDE

Lawsuit withdrawn as NY looks to medical marijuana expansion
 

Getaround boosts car-sharing insurance bill
 
LONG ISLAND

Suffolk fighting for farmland preservation
 

Suffolk County adds GPS tracking for runners at marathon
 

Healthy Suffolk: Free Program Helps Participants to Reduce Risk of Diabetes
 
HUDSON VALLEY

Hudson Valley Officials Propose Legislation Against Barge Anchorage Sites
 

Orange county exec hopes to partner with colleges for three job training centers
 

Dr. Anil K. Vaidian nominated as commissioner of Dutchess County's Department of Behavioral and Community Health
 
CAPITAL

Albany County Executive delivers State of County address (Video)

McCoy puts focus on services
 

County decides against reimbursement for Glens Falls police departures
 
NORTH COUNTRY

Grant again allows inmates to earn NCCC degree
 
MOHAWK VALLEY

Oneida Nation casino proposed in Utica along with craft beer museum

Next step for business park
 

Chamber to host Legislative Breakfast, annual meeting

SOUTHERN TIER

Steuben County court security lauded
 

Public Safety Committee Takes Public Comment On Resolution (Video)
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK

Fair Upgrades, Lakeview Acts and Consolidation to Highlight Mahoney's State of the County (Video)
 
FINGER LAKES

2016 gas sales fuel second straight year of sales tax decline for Livingston County
 

Rebuild NY campaign seeks to raise awareness of infrastructure needs
 

Stand Down event assists veterans with benefits
 

Lilac Run entries to support domestic violence center
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

Reaction to New Executive Order: Opposition Remains; Critics More Cautious

Poloncarz issues declaration of need on ECMC borrowing
 

County treasurer reminds public of new foreclosure process for unpaid property taxes

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