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Counties in the News, June 12, 2017
- By: NYSAC
- On: 06/12/2017 15:03:08
- In: Counties in the News
Monday's news from counties across the state.
NATIONWhen Opioid Addicts Find an Ally in Blue
Population Growth Shifts to Suburban America
STATE
Editorial: Still time for lawmakers to make session memorable
New York is closer to pay equity than most states
New York state bill would let banks freeze accounts to stymie elder scams
New York child marriage ban heads to Cuomo's desk
State legislation aims to curb food waste
NYC
Mayoral control of New York City schools complicates local sales tax extensions
New York City pension funds are divesting private prison stocks
LONG ISLAND
First kelp crop harvested in Cornell pilot program
HUDSON VALLEY
Nassau County to file lawsuit against 19 pharma companies
Ulster is latest to join pharmaceutical company lawsuit
Surge in local film production result of Ulster County inclusion in Upstate Film Tax Credit program
Westchester County nuclear power plant to shut down to replace leaky water seals
CAPITAL
Advisory council to help area's tech industry
Albany County to vote on halting hiring relatives
NORTH COUNTRY
Lewis County considering grant application to assist Lowville depot renovation
State Senate Oks Clinton, Franklin co sales-tax request
Solarize St. Lawrence County launches on Thursday with public workshop
Enrollment continues to decline at north country public schools
MOHAWK VALLEY
Firm gives update on Herkimer Co. jail plans
Walking trails planned for Herkimer County
SOUTHERN TIER
County tobacco law on hold
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Worker safety, risk management pays for Madison County
Meals on Wheels receives contingent funding after unexpected budget loss
FINGER LAKES
Construction underway on $14 million Rte. 531/Rte. 36 project
Bids begin for final phase of broadband boost
Canandaigua Airport to get $1.4M in federal funds for upgrades
WESTERN NEW YORK
Mock session caps ‘eye-opening' legislative intern program
Amherst comes up with 62 alternative methadone clinic sites