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Counties in the News, June 27, 2017
- By: NYSAC
- On: 06/27/2017 12:38:23
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NYSAC
A Statement by NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario on County Home Rule Sales Tax Authority
NYSAC Report on County Home Rule Sales Tax Authority
STATEWIDE
Andrew Cuomo to Call Special Session to Extend Mayoral Control of Schools
Cuomo eyes possible ‘Faso-Collins federal tax' on counties to offset $2.3B Medicaid hit
War of words ignites over Cuomo's slap at GOP health plan
NYC
Time to Diversify New York City's Discovery Program
It took 50 years for the MTA to totally screw up the subway
LONG ISLAND
Suffolk's bond rating sinks again
Comtech Telecommunications wins tax breaks to stay on LI
Bellone, New York Blood Center declare blood emergency
Suffolk PO Gregory Initiates Plans for Mobile App to Combat Heroin Crisis
HUDSON VALLEY
Uber, Lyft Making Big Westchester Pushes As Legislator Vote On Opt-Out Set
Sullivan panel probes impact of Senate's health-care plan
Area needs to rethink emergency services model
CAPITAL
Sparklers widely sold — except in Schenectady County
County leader says no sales tax extender would mean big property tax hike
Capital Region Drivers Prepare for Uber, Lyft to Go Live
Sheep grazing, which could save state money, may expand to local parks
Schenectady getting $3 million for lead abatement
NORTH COUNTRY
Longtime Newcomb supervisor George Canon dies at 78
George Canon remembered for advocacy, knowledge
St. Lawrence County Chamber's tourism dinner draws nearly 70 people
Local radio going silent in the North Country
MOHAWK VALLEY
Oneida County Launches Panhandling Outreach Program
History tourism potential win for Oneida Co.
OUR VIEW: Regional jail still idea worth exploring
Utica police getting mobile command post
SOUTHERN TIER
$11.5 million Airport Improvement Grant to help kickstart Phase 1 of airport project
Chemung: County hires consultant to develop shared services plan
Tioga County: First public hearing on shared services to be held this Thursday
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Brutus officials pass resolution to construct Trolley Connection Trail in Cayuga County
Joanie Mahoney pitches "Government Redesign" Plan
Legislature approves additional one-time funding for TC3
Tompkins County extends electricity procurement agreement
Tompkins County lawmakers take “wait and see” approach to Uber, Lyft
FINGER LAKES
Gates police chief meets with county panel on medical examiner test delays
Sheppard seeks tax cap override for Seneca County
Brockport and Sweden leaders discuss shared services
County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo meeting with lawmakers in D.C. Tuesday
NYS Exposed: Fracking waste dumped in Finger Lakes landfill
Ranzenhofer Secures $54,000 For Genesee County Libraries
WESTERN NEW YORK
Proposal considers approach of treating opioid withdrawal at home
Peace Center hosts community discussion on policing