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Counties in the News, June 15, 2017

By: NYSAC
On: 06/15/2017 12:18:54
In: Counties in the News

Thursday's news from counties across the state.

STATE

Assembly debates law allowing judges to mandate psych treatment

State Senate Passes Bill to Permanently Allow Rifles for Deer Hunting

NY Senate OKs Stiffer Penalties for Heroin, Opioid Dealers

New York agriculture looks to grab more ‘gusto'

NYC

NYC Ferry, More Popular Than Expected, Scrambles to Meet Demand

Activists Sue Police Dept. Over ‘Can't Confirm or Deny' Tactic

New York Adding Shelter Options for Homeless Victims of Domestic Abuse

NYC Leaders Want More Speed Cameras Allowed

Overdose deaths increased by half in New York City last year, and fentanyl is to blame

A new law in New York City eliminates your least favorite interview question — and Wall Street isn't happy

LONG ISLAND

Cybersecurity Focus of Conference at Suffolk County Community College

Narcan training seminar held at New Horizon Counseling Center

NY law legalizing ride-sharing services prompts concerns in Nassau

HUDSON VALLEY

Final Rockland Shared Services Public Hearing on Thursday

County jail officials come under fire after series of troubling events

NORTH COUNTRY

Lewis County Legislature opposes wind farm curbs

Orleans submit wind law amendment to county

Jefferson County Jail Sees Positive Trend

St. Lawrence County lawmakers dig in against making tobacco products 21+

How do you "solarize" a county the size of Delaware? SLC's about to find out

CAPITAL

Albany County non-profits to receive grants

Schenectady County to sue opioid makers

MOHAWK VALLEY

Oneida County votes to impose 30-cent cellphone user surcharge

SOUTHERN TIER

County officials remind residents of river safety

County Executives Promote Broome County Dog Shelter

Arc of Chemung receives over $30K in grants

Broome County Parks to Offer Free Family Movie Nights

Tioga County alerts public to fentanyl-related overdoses

CENTRAL NEW YORK

NYSAC recognizes Madison County with Risk Management Award

Governor Cuomo Names Schenectady County New York's 13th Certified Climate Smart Community

Madison County holds 2nd plastic bag hearing, planning another

Affordable housing: Tompkins County increases community outreach about services

FINGER LAKES

GCC approves $40 million budget for 2017-18; tuition increases $50

City of Batavia submits Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Legislators seek comments on mission, vision, values

Lake Ontario Leaders Plan To Lobby In Washington

Seneca County board approves raises for 40 union employees

County pays $50K bill for air ambulance

Canandaigua in line for county organics grant

WESTERN NEW YORK

Editorial: Shortening foreclosure will help in fight against 'zombie' homes

County forces detox on addicted inmates, but until now has offered no help after release

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