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Counties in the News, October 3, 2017

Tuesday's news from counties across the state.

NYSAC

Local Government Reps Defend Shared Services Push

 

Listen: Stephen Acquario and Peter Baynes on the Capitol Pressroom

 

NATION

The Upcoming Supreme Court Cases That Matter Most to States and Localities

 

Dockless Bike Shares Are Here. Are Cities Ready for Them?

 

STATEWIDE

REAL IDs are coming to New York state

 

New York State Kicks Off Farm-to-School Summit

 

NY State Begins Centralized Arraignments Program in Counties

 

Agriculture experts stressed funding and program support in upcoming Farm Bill

 

Convention vote and drug safety on agenda

 

NEW YORK CITY

School Systems Prepare for Puerto Rican Students

 

New York City and State Battle Over Health-Care Funding

 

LONG ISLAND                                                                           

Mangano budget would raise fees on traffic tickets

 

Water quality council focuses on 1,4-dioxane at Long Island meeting

 

HUDSON VALLEY

Rockland exec unveils proposed 2018 budget within tax cap, no layoffs

 

Rockland executive's budget proposal includes plan for new animal shelter

 

Westchester Will Sue Pharmacy Companies Linked To Opioid, Heroin Crisis

 

Portion Of Indian Point Possible For Development While Site Decommissions

 

Sullivan County charter review subject of two public meetings

 

Hein orders flags in Ulster County flown at half-staff after Las Vegas killings

 

Texting tickets, anti-distracted driving efforts, both up

 

Dutchess announces date for civil service exam, offers test prep

 

CAPITAL

Merrill Lynch sees second expansion in Saratoga County this year

 

Capital Region police efforts highlighted at addiction recovery event

 

NORTH COUNTRY

Malone Town Board blocks tax exemption for proposed Geronimo Energy solar farm project

 

Purple Hydrants Draw Attention To Domestic Violence

 

Essex County Board of Supervisors Request for Bids Notice

 

Gillibrand proposes bill to combat invasive emerald ash borer

 

Proposed St. Lawrence County budget calls for slight tax rate decrease, more funds for outside agencies

 

Solar Project To Save Money For Lewis County

 

MOHAWK VALLEY

Panel backs nearly doubling pay for county lawmakers

 

Central New York and Mohawk Valley may make pitch for Amazon's second HQ

 

SOUTHERN TIER

Overdose Numbers Down Through Three Quarters in Broome

 

Land trust acquires 1,000 feet of Chemung River streambank

 

Southern Tier organizations raise awareness about bullying

 

Chemung County developing app to combat substance abuse

 

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Cayuga County Health Department: Safe walking to school an important skill

 

Free mammograms through Onondaga County Cancer Services Program

 

Tax breaks OK'd to turn former Hampton Inn in Salina into new Hilton brand

 

FINGER LAKES

Yates Chamber Shredding Event Has New Date

 

Cornell talks money and immigration at Human Services

 

Orleans County Auxiliary Police donate $1,500

 

SF Town Board to hear about vehicle fleet management

 

Application Workshop for Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program at Genesee County Cornell Cooperative Extension

 

WESTERN NEW YORK

Cattaraugus County signs bed tax agreement with Airbnb

 

Chautauqua health center plans $4.6 million expansion

 

Emergency responders explain active shooter readiness

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