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Counties in the News, May 2, 2018

Wednesday's news from counties across the state.

NATION

How Bad Is the Labor Shortage? Cities Will Pay You to Move There

Akron, Ohio, Turns to ‘Gym Membership' Model of IT Training

STATEWIDE

Raise the Age Implementation Task Force Members Announced

NEW YORK CITY

More than 100 mayors sign Cities Open Internet Pledge

What's next for the Port Authority?

LONG ISLAND        

Nassau Taxpayers On Edge Over Scheduled Vote For Development Of Beloved Country Club

Laura Curran wants new plan for Nassau hub

HUDSON VALLEY

State will spend $14.4M to fix Hudson Valley roads damaged by winter weather

Ulster County legislators to consider longer terms, term limits separately

Dutchess County emergency training program on May 8 at Pine Plains Community Center

CAPITAL

Schenectady County Announces 2018 Hazardous Waste Drop Off Days

County considers requiring businesses to offer paid sick leave. Why this chamber opposes the move

Story of hope from the Albany County Jail

Saratoga County Providing Discount Prescription Drug Program

Rensselaer County holds public comment on controversial ICE program

Rensselaer County clerk opposed to new DMV machines

NORTH COUNTRY

St. Lawrence County legislators oppose Assembly bill that would prohibit marksmanship programs in public schools

St. Lawrence County to get $1.6 million to resurface 8 miles of Route 11 near Stockholm

MOHAWK VALLEY

State allots funds to repair roads ravaged by winter

Herkimer Co. SWCD receives $432,659 from state

SOUTHERN TIER

Sheriff: 'Tent city' has been cleared

Lyme disease cases higher this year in Broome County

Tioga County: Officials hold public hearing on IT shared services

Dick's Sporting Goods To Add E-Commerce Fulfillment Center To Distribution Site In Broome County

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Onondaga County libraries collecting worn flags for watchfire

Onondaga County Task Force looks for best ways to handle school threats

About half a million dollars to be awarded for tourism in Tompkins County

Cuomo announces partners to develop drone corridor in CNY

Oswego county legislature presents "State of the County"

FINGER LAKES

Ontario, Wayne counties receive funding to pave roads

Ontario County starts new arraignments

WESTERN NEW YORK

Court ruling to end hazardous waste contamination in Niagara County

County Calling on State to Relinquish 911 Funds

Poloncarz to hold community meetings on school district expenses

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