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Counties in the News, May 16, 2018

Wednesday's news from counties across the state.
NATION
Why Communities Across America Struggle to Fill Jobs
STATEWIDE
New York to join lawsuit against federal housing agency
NY Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Calls On USDA To Release Emergency Funds For Dairy Farmers
NEW YORK CITY
New York City Launches Website for Women's Resources
New York City poised to join Airbnb crackdown
LONG ISLAND        
Lawmaker urges trackside fire safety study for LIRR, Metro-North
Suffolk Legislature reauthorizes LI aquifer-protection commission
HUDSON VALLEY
Ulster County Legislature OKs raising minimum age for buying tobacco to 21
New solar-panel array now supplying power for Ulster
Dutchess County Senior Rehab Program offers aid for senior citizens needing home repairs
CAPITAL
New York County Lawmakers Consider Overhaul of Legislative Records System
Rensselaer County to host suicide prevention class
NORTH COUNTRY
Cancer Services Program can help St. Lawrence County residents following cancer diagnosis
Interview with St. Lawrence County Arts Council director
MOHAWK VALLEY
County Committee OKs $3M Bond For Beech-Nut
Brindisi, Picente: Why was drone proposal passed over?
Ongoing projects memorialize veterans
SOUTHERN TIER
Tioga County: Gural eager after sports bet decision -- NYS Gaming Commission yet to set regulations
Chobani plans stir interest in region
CENTRAL NEW YORK
A beach on Onondaga Lake? Tell the county what you think in survey
What's ahead for the Tompkins County Office of Human Rights?
FINGER LAKES
Yates County fund helps natural resource & recreation projects
Yates approves smoking ban
Cuomo voices opposition to trash incinerator in Seneca County
WESTERN NEW YORK
FEMA funds arrive for Niagara County
Niagara County to offer high-speed testing for STDs
Great Lakes Research Consortium awards funding to 5 NY projects
CCIDA announces new initiatives

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