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Counties in the News, May 23, 2017

Tuesday's news from counties across the state.
NATION
Trump's Budget Cuts Deeply Into Medicaid and Anti-Poverty Efforts

NYC
A rundown of how the city is combating the opioid crisis
New York City's minority and women business owners need the state's help

LONG ISLAND
NYPD stepping up patrols following explosion in Manchester, England
Lawmakers vote to extend Armor contract at Nassau County jail

HUDSON VALLEY
Proposed federal budget cuts would impact thousands in region
Rockland consumer protection chief Terry Grosselfinger dies
County Executive Neuhaus urges residents to be kind to honey bees

CAPITAL
Albany activist Charlene Benton fought 'bomb trains,' air pollution
Governor Cuomo Announces New Locally Sourced Microgrid to Power the Empire State Plaza

NORTH COUNTRY
St. Lawrence County legislators outline new agenda for state lawmakers

MOHAWK VALLEY
Talking Trash: Here's An Update on How Residents Are Doing With Leggett's Recycling Goals (VIDEO)
New 30-cent cell phone surcharge may ring up $1M for county

SOUTHER TIER
Steuben County leads NY state in 2016 deer harvest
The Southern Tier is set to receive $36 million for road repairs
DMV announces first annual vehicle safety week in New York

CENTRAL NEW YORK
Legislator Martha Robertson Appointed to Women's Leadership Council
Where does each county stand on plastic bag bans?: Your Stories
CNY politicians rise on list of top power brokers in Albany

FINGER LAKES
Countywide meeting to address shared services mandate
‘Emergency Medical Services Week' among May proclamations from Livingston County supervisors
Pumps back up and running on Edgemere Dr. after suspension
Festival for girls to try out sports coming to Monroe County this summer
Tompkins County considers Uber options
Seneca County may take deed to former BonaDent building

WESTERN NEW YORK
Help Needed Spotting Hazards In Flood Waters Following Gas Spill
Analyzing the Proposed E-Cig Ban
NY State Providing $10M for Lake Ontario Flooding Recovery

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