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Counties in the News, November 14, 2018

Wednesday's news from counties across the state. 
NYSAC
Counties Urge State Assistance with Skyrocketing Coroner and Medical Examiner Costs
 
NATION

New guide helps rural counties fight opioid crisis
ELGL Podcast: Data & Continuous Improvement
 
STATEWIDE

New York State to Study Accessibility of Ride Sharing
NY state kicking in $1.5B-plus for getting Amazon HQ
A $2 Billion Question: Did New York and Virginia Overpay for Amazon?
 
NEW YORK CITY

Leaders Poised to Provide Discounted MetroCards to Low-Income New Yorkers
MTA to buy Grand Central, Harlem and Hudson lines for $35M, opening development options
 
LONG ISLAND       

Experts: Amazon will compete with and invigorate LI tech scene
Nassau County residents voice concerns over more teens at MercyFirst
Nassau County Plans To Reopen Two Police Precincts
           
HUDSON VALLEY

Westchester sees opportunities from Amazon HQ in Long Island City
Ulster County lawmakers told three-county trash authority is feasible
Chairman of Sullivan County Legislature: The challenge and opportunity in preparing a county budget

CAPITAL

Failed 911 calls have Albany County legislators seeking answers to lack of cell service
Albany Can Code expanding into Saratoga County
State officials announce $372 million available in home heating assistance this winter
 
NORTH COUNTRY

Jefferson County approves 2019 budget without amendment

MOHAWK VALLEY

911 Upgrades, Redundancies Planned for New York County
SHINE reaches out to Herkimer County

SOUTHERN TIER

Steuben County Public Works aim to keep drivers safe for winter season
Southern Tier getting nearly $33M for bridge and culvert repairs
Chemung County Prepares for Winter
P-Tech students work on "Broome County a good life."

CENTRAL NEW YORK

"Unprecedented" Need For Blood Donations In Central New York
 
FINGER LAKES

State pledges $200 million for bridge repairs
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

WNY Coalition for the Homeless preparing for Code Blue procedures in cold months
Bridge NY funds local projects

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