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Counties in the News, February 23, 2018
- By: NYSAC
- On: 02/23/2018 13:23:28
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NATION
States refile lawsuits to block repeal of U.S. net neutrality
Trump Says Raise Age For Buying Assault Rifles, Defying NRA
STATEWIDE
NY sheriffs: State should pay for armed resource officers in every school
Editorial: Reject change to park taxation
New York extends order for kids' flu shots given by pharmacists
Cuomo announces coalition with other states to fight for tough gun laws
State lawmakers to review regulations on Bitcoin
Medical marijuana sales jump in January (PoliticoPro subscription required)
New York paid $11M in harassment settlements since '08
NEW YORK CITY
Subways to Get Station Upgrades, and Governor Gets His Way
De Blasio beefs up school security, reprimands NRA in wake of Parkland massacre
De Blasio says armed city school officers would cost $1.2B
Judge: Ads can run in Uber, Lyft vehicles in New York City
MIT professor appointed to NYC deputy mayor position
LONG ISLAND
Suffolk IDA offers $1.5M in tax breaks to proposed $6.3M project
Sheriff's office unveils new website with hope to educate on programs
Suffolk County to name its first-ever female police commissioner
Cap on deductions could cause a slowdown in high-end home sales
Nassau County comptroller to audit grievance commission
Long Island needs state's help to tackle toxin
HUDSON VALLEY
County and state have responsibilities to improve jail: Editorial
Dutchess Deputy Evan Traudt helped avert mass shooting plan
Naloxone Training Sessions Kick Off At Amsterdam High School
Hein, in speech to Ulster County chamber, touts achievements and plans
CAPITAL
Hart named deputy Greene County Administrator
Saratoga County Sets 2018 Legislative Goals
Albany County officials offer renewable energy options for Sheridan Hollow microgrid
County joins state clean-energy initiative
NORTH COUNTRY
Franklin County joins lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency meets Tuesday
Lewis officials tout outdoor recreation at development session in Turin
MOHAWK VALLEY
Tablets for inmates in Oneida County?
Herkimer County Legislative Breakfast to Take Place This Morning
Next, economic study to query local businessess
SOUTHERN TIER
Tioga County: Resubmission of solar farm plans slates new public hearing
Broome County joins pharmacy coalition to save $5M
Tioga County: County accused of bid-rigging
Local law enforcement get defibrillators
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Oswego County Tourism Office launches new fishing blog
Opioid crisis in NY: Reach Medical opens Ithaca's first harm reduction medical practice
Oswego County Legislature OKs building repair projects
Latest Onondaga County flu numbers show slight decrease in reported cases
Sheriff Conway on claim that Onondaga Co. jail is among state's worst: 'I don't agree'
Cayuga County, Municipalities Continue Shared Services Discussions
On-the-job training grants available through Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
County Slates Pair Of Public Hearings
FINGER LAKES
State awards $450K to county mental health department
Seneca County joins effort to get state funds for jail inmate substance abuse treatment
Sales tax revenues increased in 2017
State rejects call for Monroe County child abuse hotline
Monroe County Sheriff Baxter responds to NY Sheriffs' Association call
Environmental Law: Not in my backyard? Article 10 and the siting of electric generating facilities
Algae summits battle the blooms
WESTERN NEW YORK
City-county cooperation trumpeted why 'This is Our Time'
Erie County Senior Services accepting nominations for 'Senior of the Year'
Erie County Sheriff's Office adding therapy dog
Legislators set public hearing March 14 on opioid nuisance law
Veterans' services in Erie County expanding under new SALUTES program
Allegany County IDA provides Dresser-Rand update
Western New York residents voice concerns over National Grid's proposed rate hike