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Counties in the News, November 26, 2018

Monday's news from counties across the state.
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NATION

States Weigh the Benefits and Challenges of Digital Driver's Licenses

Chip Implants: The Next Big Privacy Debate

Governing: Public Officials Of The Year
 
STATEWIDE

State homelessness reaches crisis level

In New York, access to medical marijuana still a challenge

State Grant Supports Cybersecurity Assistance For Local Manufacturers

Audit Finds Problems With Use Of NY Opioid Monitoring System

 
NEW YORK CITY

Amazon HQ2 heats up Long Island City's already hot housing market
 
LONG ISLAND       

School Threat App Sees Wide Adoption in Suffolk County, N.Y.

Suffolk Legislature OK's Bill to Require Campaign Donation Disclosures in Real Estate Transactions

Brookhaven, Smithtown, Southold get word out on recycling changes
           
HUDSON VALLEY

Orange County awarded over $4 million through State's BRIDGE NY Initiative

Police prepare for potholes on road to legal marijuana

Ulster County Legislature OKs policy banning use of county equipment to secretly record conversations

Dutchess County budget forums continue Nov. 26, Dec. 5

Hudson Valley Counties Among NY's Lowest For Unemployment


CAPITAL

Town approves site plans for county's first medical marijuana dispensary

State opens regional welcome center on Thruway in Greene County

Hoosick Junction Interchange receives $2.7 million in state funding
 
NORTH COUNTRY

County receives grants for radio payments, 911 operation

Essex County eyes three sites for proposed fire safety training building


MOHAWK VALLEY

Oneida County raises $4,000 to combat breast cancer

State allots millions to overhaul local bridges


SOUTHERN TIER

Tioga County: Citing a growing burden, counties push Gov. Cuomo for autopsy reimbursements

Steuben Legislature to act on 2019 spending plan
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK

Tompkins Legislature supports marijuana legalization in New York

Warming sites offer safe haven in Madison Co.
 
FINGER LAKES

Yates County Legislators adopt $44.3 million budget for '19

State providing nearly $300,000 to eastern Finger Lakes farmers

Wayne Co. sheriff opposes marijuana legalization at state hearing
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

Erie Area Bucks High Price Of Road Salt

County still debating release of financial disclosure forms

Chautauqua County legislators eye funds for lake weeds

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