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Counties in the News, February 7, 2018
- By: NYSAC
- On: 02/07/2018 11:41:03
- In: Counties in the News
NYSAC
Stephen Acquario discusses fiscal concerns that counties are facing
Sports betting, internet tax touted as revenue producers
NATION
Amazon steps into tax collection with service that could help states collect billions in lost revenue
How Much Is the Opioid Crisis Costing Governments?
Suicide Rate Highest in Decades But Worst in Rural America
STATEWIDE
Report: 81,000 New York State pistol owners failed to register as required by SAFE Act
North Country Sen. Little says new law will save local governments money
Counties urge state to look at new sources of revenue
NY lawmakers push for laundry pod legislation
NYS officials defend film tax credits despite a call to end the program
Energetic change: Cuomo takes aim at ESCOs
Kudos to the state on broadband. Now it's up to the public to hold providers accountable
Why baby boomers are more vulnerable to 2018 flu
NEW YORK CITY
NYC crime continues to plummet in 2018
Sparked by heat outages, NYCHA's widespread problems laid bare at contentious hearing
LONG ISLAND
Trouble for counties when taxes masquerade as fees
Steve Bellone's veto of borrowing bill survives override bid
Nassau County Residents Get Sticker Shock On Sewer Bills
Suffolk to announce new plan to fight gang terror
HUDSON VALLEY
Newly elected Ulster County Legislator wants term limits, Airbnb tax
Ulster, Greene and Sullivan consider combining trash operations
Dutchess County Ready for Winter Storm Weather
Rockland: 10 takeaways from Ed Day's State of the County address
Westchester Sues Highly Addictive Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors
DPW, Highway Dept. crews prepare for major snowstorm
Westchester DA recovers $318K in bogus unemployment claims
Orange County transfer stations temporarily suspend accepting electronic waste
CAPITAL
Saratoga County DPW Crews Spend Tuesday Prepping for Storm
Warren County preparing for more snow
Schenectady County to borrow $9.6 million
New Albany County Legislature chair appoints chief of staff and counsel in historic transition
NORTH COUNTRY
Lewis County Youth Bureau offering $14,000 for youth development programs
St. Lawrence County legislators pass resolution opposing wind farm development near Fort Drum
St. Lawrence County legislators amend law that provides property tax exemption to Cold War veterans
Lewis County Joins Opioid Class-Action Lawsuit
Lewis County hospital officials seeking input on proposed capital project
MOHAWK VALLEY
Herkimer Co. brings attention to congenital heart disease
MWHS to Provide Up to $1M to Help Property Owners Relocate
Authorities Warn of Phone Scam in Otsego County
SOUTHERN TIER
Winter Driving Advisory For Chemung County
VanSkiver returns to Sheriff's Office
Broome County leaders prepare for snowfall Wednesday
Broome County Agency Seeking Firm for Former BAE Site
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Onondaga legislators vote to reconsider dog law at later date
Oswego County Reports 500+ Flu Cases This Season
FINGER LAKES
First liquor license approved in Yates County community
Rejected grant was a missed opportunity for Monroe County
Another flu death confirmed in Monroe County; cases are again on the rise
CCE Ontario to present rabbits workshop
Seneca County IDA to discuss PILOT agreements Thursday
WESTERN NEW YORK
Erie County leads New York State in getting restitution for unemployment insurance fraud
Allegany County featured on Amazon Prime
Erie County officials warn of Hepatitis A exposure
Local lawmakers support state's extension plan for pistol permit holders
Burstein: Erie County Has Had Influenza Related Deaths This Year