Counties in the News, March 22, 2017

• By: NYSAC
• On: 03/22/2017 16:08:31
• In: Counties in the News

NYSAC
Counties Detail State Budget Priorities for Indigent Defense Services
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) has asked State Legislators to revise the Governor's budget proposal on public defense to include a partial state takeover of the state-mandated program.
 
The Governor's Budget released in January provides state funding for new expansions to public defense services, but does not provide for any relief from the $370 million that county property taxpayers annually provide for the services, which are the constitutional responsibility of state government. 
 
STATEWIDE
Cuomo: Collins-Faso health care provision tells New York to ‘drop dead'
 
Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Administration Appointments
 
LONG ISLAND
Long Island residents urged to report potholes
 
HUDSON VALLEY 
Congressman Looks to Stop Hudson Valley Heroin Epidemic
 
Free Narcan Training Tuesday In Orange County
 
CAPITAL
'X' marks sore spot for residents near Albany's vacant homes 

County Legislature endorses ride-sharing
 
NORTH COUNTRY
Essex Co. may consider shared tax collecting, assessment
 
County to assess CCE building
 
County may rotate hazardous waste collection sites
 
MOHAWK VALLEY
Picente details casino proposal

SOUTHERN TIER
Broome County Legislators Unveil Mandate Relief Plan (Video)
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK
New York State Medicaid takeover would save Onondaga County $106M
 
Could detox be worked into jail plan? It's possible.
 
WESTERN NEW YORK
Legislator gets involved with Meals on Wheels
 
In wake of $100 million approval, county control board stiffs legislature
 
Cattaraugus County Legislature to call for SAFE Act's end
 
Should Erie County own a Buffalo Bills practice field?