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Counties in the News, October 18, 2018

Thursday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
Federal Legislation Addresses the Opioid Epidemic
 
NATION

Election security: Building trust at the ballot box
Water bill ready for president's signature
 
STATEWIDE

Report: New York State gets back 90 cents for each dollar it sends to D.C.
Taking the Lead to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
New York State Office for the Aging reminds older New Yorkers about Medicare open enrollment
 
NEW YORK CITY

NYC, states push Mark Zuckerberg to give up Facebook chairmanship
NYC Board of Elections Braces for Big Voter Turnout on Nov. 6
 
LONG ISLAND       

DOJ report: Suffolk makes policing improvements, work must continue
In Nassau, vendor-registration fees are eliminated
           
HUDSON VALLEY

State funding for local storm-related projects
Ulster County legislators OK contract for food service at jail

CAPITAL

SCCC transforms into SUNY Schenectady
Drinking Water Quality Council meets, no word on MCLs
 
NORTH COUNTRY

Number of St. Lawrence County residents receiving welfare and food stamps has decreased
Franklin County IDA board approves 2019 budget
St. Lawrence County Historical Association receives $1,000 grant from foundation

MOHAWK VALLEY

County, Oneida Nation, libraries team up to get books in bassinets
Economic panel to hold outreach meeting

SOUTHERN TIER

Broome County Teams Up With NYS Division of Homeland Security For Disaster Training
"SPIRIT" Program Success at the Steuben County Jail
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK

'This is a big deal': Tompkins officially breaks ground on $24 million airport redevelopment project
Cayuga County tourism office wins award for online training program
 
FINGER LAKES

From the Sheriff: Know the signs of domestic abuse
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

State Funds to Aid Emergency Communications in Cattaraugus County
County snags $670,000 for 911 system
Service providers get education on domestic abuse and sexual assault

 



 

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