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Counties in the News, June 6, 2018

Wednesday's news from counties across the state.

NATION

Local Governments' Hidden Barriers to Disaster Recovery

'Medicaid-for-All' Rapidly Gains Interest in the States

STATEWIDE

NY's $200M effort to fight heroin isn't what you think. Here's why:

Pet Owners Warned About Algal Blooms

Dairy Farms in Crisis Part III: A threat to our way of life

NEW YORK CITY

Here's how NYC students can access free summer meals

New York City Lags in Hurricane-Resistant Building Rules

New tool illustrates NYC's growing affordability crisis

LONG ISLAND

Democrats, advocates push for Nassau County transgender rights

23 Long Island downtowns vying for $10 million state grant

10 Long Island Opportunity Zones approved by Trump administration

Suffolk GOP blocks $32.7M in projects in fight with Bellone

Developer to study feasibility of Ronkonkoma arena/convention plan

HUDSON VALLEY

Age To Buy Tobacco, Vaping Products Upped To 21 By Westchester Legislators

Study: Drone use in public safety greatly increasing

Ulster County recycling change could hit Kingston taxpayers hard, mayor says

CAPITAL

Schenectady County seeks to tax home-sharing rentals

Albany County Executive McCoy Honors Local Veterans for Outstanding Service

Jay Wilson is now acting public safety director for Rensselaer County

NORTH COUNTRY

St. Lawrence County Dairy Princess tells county legislator dairy industry is struggling

St. Lawrence County votes to increase salary, keep insurance option for legislators

Clinton County New York Connects plans next presentation

47 properties up for auction in Clinton County

Tobacco-purchase age stays 18 in Essex Co.

$225,000 will help replace failing septic systems along St. Lawrence County waterways

MOHAWK VALLEY

HealthNet to perform walking assessment in Herkimer

Griffiss awarded $7.5M for runway improvements

SOUTHERN TIER

The Steuben County Sheriff's Office to hold annual Boater Safety course

Steuben County Historical Society: Cemetery Tour tickets available

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Tompkins County buying back guns this Saturday

County legislature passes vote to fund study for beach at Onondaga Lake

FINGER LAKES

Monroe County has the third highest number of D.W.I. arrests in the state

Seneca County IDA to receive presentation on Greater Rochester Enterprise

WESTERN NEW YORK

Rabies immunization clinics to take place in Chautauqua County

Enterprise Fleet Management outlines potential partnership with County

Underserved Rural Communities in Western New York Access the World with Broadband Services Thanks to DFT Communications and Calix AXOS E3-2

Cattaraugus County Announces Distribution Dates for Senior Farmers Market Coupon Booklets

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