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Counties in the News, May 18, 2018

Friday's news from counties across the state.

NATION

Why Is It So Hard to Figure Out When the Bus Is Coming?

Public Transit Wi-Fi Fuels Larger Smart City Build-Outs

STATEWIDE

Bills Aimed at Combating NY's Opioid Epidemic Inching Closer to Cuomo's Desk

State proposes power plant emission limits for carbon dioxide

Governor Cuomo Announces $17.8 Million To Combat Violent Crime And Shootings Across New York State

NEW YORK CITY

NYC announces blockchain resource center

NYC transportation officials call for parking rate increases

LONG ISLAND        

Laura Curran denies developer Nassau Hub lease

Suffolk County looks to create Marine Industry Revitalization Advisory Council

Suffolk County announces school recycling pilot program

HUDSON VALLEY

Weary Putnam Slowly Recovering After Violent Storm

Putnam Comfort Stations Open; Some County Offices Closed

Ulster County lawmakers weigh $2.8M cost of renovating building for Restorative Justice program

Jobs Waiting Program expands in Ulster County

Ulster Legislature OKs raising age for buying tobacco to 21

Power still out in entire towns, Sullivan emergency extended

Dutchess County Memorial honors military and law enforcement

Latimer Unveils Westchester Airport Plan

County Outlines Federal Priorities to Westchester Congressional Delegation

CAPITAL

Saratoga County announces school resource officer program

Officials: Rensselaer County's finances in solid shape

Speaker Heastie kicks off upstate tour in Schenectady

NORTH COUNTRY

St. Lawrence County will receive $1.6 million in federal funding to bolster Head Start programs

St. Lawrence County multi-use trails open this weekend for ATV users

MOHAWK VALLEY

BOCES Event teaches students about agriculture

Police Officers Participate In Tactical Training Scenarios

SOUTHERN TIER

Tioga County: Officers awarded for outstanding performance -- Over 30 commended for excellence

Tobacco 21 Initiative Aims to Raise Legal Sale Age

Steuben County Local Emergency Planning Committee gives awards

Four programs split $25,000 grant to fight drug epidemic in Broome County

Broome County Exec now required to publish quarterly financial reports

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Cayuga County will hold shared services meeting Friday

NY DEC buys property in Cayuga County to help protect Skaneateles Lake Watershed

Onondaga County Board of Elections offers free classes on how to run for office

Cayuga Community College to raise tuition

FINGER LAKES

Ontario County Landfill drilling new gas wells

INSIDE THE FLX: Assemblyman Palmesano talks incinerator, Albany, and more (podcast)

WESTERN NEW YORK

Erie County Water Authority commissioner resigns

Kearns says auto bureaus won't process licenses for undocumented immigrants

Facebook investing $1 million into Western New York

NCCC seeks 4 percent tuition increase, armed 'peace officers' on campus

County may transfer former Ellicottville cutlery to village

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