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Counties in the News, January 22, 2018
- By: NYSAC
- On: 01/22/2018 12:28:15
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NATION
Homeless Will Now Be Asked: Are You Fleeing Domestic Violence?
STATEWIDE
Proposed state freeze on local aid upsets municipalities
NY to Study Full Cannabis Legalization
More Than 1,600 New Yorkers Hospitalized for Flu in One Week
Records: NY pays $10M to settle harass, abuse cases of women
NEW YORK CITY
To combat congestion, Cuomo will focus first on for-hire vehicles
Queens Officials, Residents Express Strong Opposition to Congestion Pricing Proposal
Cuomo vows to keep Statue of Liberty open amid federal shutdown
Flaws Cited in MTA Program for Disabled Travelers
LONG ISLAND
Critics say Long Island Sound crossing would ‘destroy' state park
AG Schneiderman: Company to pay restitution for STAR billings
HUDSON VALLEY
Westchester lawmakers resurrect vetoed bills on gun shows, undocumented immigrants
Hudson Valley residents worried about impact of government shutdown
Catskill Watershed Corporation funds Ulster County septic system repairs
Handful of Dutchess legislators propose asking governor to stop Cricket Valley
Cashless tolling amnesty program: Frequently asked questions (and some answers)
Yonkers Kawasaki plant may build NYC subway cars in proposed $3.6B deal
Orange County looking at directors of economic development and tourism
CAPITAL
Saratoga County sues more than 30 pharmaceutical companies
Effects of federal government shutdown felt in Capital Region
NORTH COUNTRY
NY aiming to invest $13 million to bolster tourism up north
Franklin County extends tourism promotion contract with ROOST
MOHAWK VALLEY
Sharing services: Local officials expect more talks, action in coming year
Oneida County Clerk DePerno recognized by provider
Otsego County Considering New Form of Government
SOUTHERN TIER
On the Bright Side: Delaware County historians host 'Desserts and Diaries' fundraiser
Radon Problems Run Rampant in Broome County
CENTRAL NEW YORK
‘Slow down': Snowmobile safety emphasized in Cayuga County
Oswego County, snowmobile clubs obtain state money
Screening program helps ID disorders in newborns
Oswego County Tourism Office compiling events for seasonal brochure
After appeal, feds approve Lake Ontario flood aid for Cayuga, Monroe counties
Cortland County: Pistol permit recertification deadline approaching in New York
FINGER LAKES
Monroe County Clerk's Office extends hours for pistol permit transactions
Overprescription Leading to Addiction in Monroe County
Report: Ontario County among highest for opioid abuse
Flu shots encouraged as influenza cases double in Livingston County, see ‘drastic rise' statewide
State funding could help some Genesee County residents replace septic systems
Genesee County: Jail repair and restoration project has $440,000 price tag
WESTERN NEW YORK
Impact of Government Shutdown on Western New York
Ambassadors for Allegany County needed
Pistol permit recertifications “not picking up” says Bernstein
HUD awards $12M to combat homelessness in WNY
County Legislature Asks Cuomo to Extend Re-Certification Deadline