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Counties in the News, February 6, 2018
- By: NYSAC
- On: 02/06/2018 14:13:08
- In: Counties in the News
Tuesday's news from counties across the state.
NATION
With Fentanyl on the Streets, California Pays Opioid Users to Test Their Drugs
STATEWIDE
New York's $6 billion plan for offshore wind shows that oil drilling really is on the way out
Gillibrand eyes better insurance for NY dairy farmers as milk prices dip
Pistol permit holders offered grace period for recertification
Gov. Cuomo again calls for closing fentanyl loophole
Governor Uses Executive Order to Punish Companies that Discriminate
State asks feds for extra Lake Ontario shoreline protection
NEW YORK CITY
New York City Mayor in Hot Seat at Albany Hearing
Bill de Blasio Promises Property-Tax Changes
Mailbox ‘fishing' victimizes vulnerable Queens residents: Congresswoman
LONG ISLAND
Legislator Calls For Moratorium On Ride Sharing
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta Holds Pet Food Drive
Nassau lawmakers approve $23 million in borrowing for judgment
Overcharged Nassau residents to receive sewer tax refunds
HUDSON VALLEY
Infrastructure, fiscal and legal reform highlight Hein's State of the County
Westchester DA: County Among Leaders In Recouping Stolen Unemployment Funds
Orange lawmakers approve two new administration jobs
Westchester County Center gun show ban: Now it's a law
CAPITAL
Albany County honors soldiers in Black History Month event
Albany once again makes case for permanent $12.5M from state
NORTH COUNTRY
Flu cases in St. Lawrence County since Oct. 1 balloon by two-thirds in last 11 days
St. Lawrence County solar power installations up more than 500% since 2011
Number of St. Lawrence County foster care adoptions more than doubles
Solar power generation on the rise in north country, across New York state
Lewis County Youth Bureau offering $14,000 for youth development programs
Franklin Co. exceeds bed-tax projection
SOUTHERN TIER
Broome County sees 1,310 flu cases so far
After a week of feuding, County is still willing to work with City on finances
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Flu Confirmed in Nearly 1,300 in Onondaga County; Still Time for Prevention, Medical Experts Say
Tompkins County: 2017 was the most deadly year for drug overdoses in a decade
Sick of traffic on Route 13? So are Tompkins County officials
FINGER LAKES
State funds will allow county to buy new excavator
Morelle says grant money for Frontier Field hasn't been used, County disputes claims
2 Livingston County non-profits receive Community Health Awards
WESTERN NEW YORK
Opioid and heroin abuse committee complete draft of Allegany County strategy
Despite early start, flu has yet to reach peak in Western New York