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Counties in the News, February 9, 2018
- By: NYSAC
- On: 02/09/2018 14:22:05
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Friday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
NATION
The Week in Public Finance: What the Budget Deal Means for States and Localities
The Biggest Issue Facing Officials in 2018 Is Funding
Tackling the silent health risk creeping across cities: loneliness
STATEWIDE
Cuomo proposes $50.7 million to counties toward indigent defense in year one of plan
Ontario to retaliate against New York's "Buy American" law
New York's bad flu season sets yet another record
NY state providing extra funds to counties, NYC to fight flu
New York state lawmakers talk taxes at hearing
New York state must push for fast, reliable internet everywhere
Editorial: Broadband options needed
NEW YORK CITY
FDNY Aims to Boost Women, Minorities in Its Ranks
LONG ISLAND
Nassau County to give out free flu shots amid public health emergency
HUDSON VALLEY
Resorts World Catskills' $1.2 billion casino opens amid hopes for economic jackpot
Ulster County resource center urges Congress to continue transitional housing funding
Legislators: We will decide any medical insurance switch for thousands of retirees
NY state buys mortgages of zombie properties, including nine in Ulster County and 20 in Dutchess
CAPITAL
Area tourism industry leaders share concerns with legislators
Rensselaer County Legislature takes public comment on controversial ICE application
NORTH COUNTRY
Jefferson Rehabilitation Center director Ganter receives Shapiro Award
Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Oswego counties get millions for emergency response systems
Lewis County officials continue to deal with aftermath of January flooding
Essex County opposes new state tax plan
MOHAWK VALLEY
Oneida County Sheriff Maciol appointed to several committees
SOUTHERN TIER
Southern Tier home sales increase year-over-year for 2017
Steuben County prepared for the snow
Broome's reserves 'dangerously low,' audit says
Local officials mum about meeting with state on finances
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Cortland County Awarded Funding For Emergency Communications
League Of Women Voters Urges Legislators To Hire Administrator
State Funds Cortland County Emergency Communications Work
DSS hosts Feb. 10 orientation meeting for future foster and adoptive parents
Could Cayuga County join others in opioid lawsuit?
Syracuse, Onondaga County officials suggest era of cooperation ahead
Flu cases increase again in Onondaga County; more than 300 confirmed in one week
FINGER LAKES
Livingston County Chamber of Commerce offering seminar on federal tax changes
Dozens of Credit Cards Compromised in Livingston County
Cuomo commits $50 million to revitalize Genesee River corridor
Legislative visit: State budget priorities worry Wyoming County officials
WESTERN NEW YORK
NY State Police Warning WNY Residents of Letter Scam
Public hearing airs tales of suicide, depression from conversion therapy
County Farmers Benefit From Loan Program