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Counties in the News, December 18, 2018

Tuesday's news from counties across the state.

NYSAC
Stephen Acquario talks marijuana legalization and counties with Susan Arbetter
 
NATION

County criminal justice priorities pass during closing days of 115th Congress

With Child Homelessness on the Rise, What Can Schools Do?

GovTech 2018: Highlights from the Year in Data (Infographic)
 
STATEWIDE

Cuomo calls for legalizing recreational marijuana in 2019

Cuomo proposes voting reforms: Election Day a holiday, vote-by-mail and more

New York State has record number sign up through Affordable Care Act

NY AG Announces Settlement With Charter

 
NEW YORK CITY

Google announces billion dollar expansion in New York City

Google, Amazon, Apple: Timeline of tech developments in New York City
 
LONG ISLAND       

Nassau Legislature gives development rights to Coliseum operator
           
HUDSON VALLEY

Orange County lawmaker, noting Ulster and Dutchess actions, calls for ban of plastic retail bags


CAPITAL

First Capital Region Raise the Age program begins

Rensselaer County receives rating upgrade

Officials Unveil Mobile Fire Training Trailer In Albany
 
NORTH COUNTRY

Campaign touting Adirondacks as ski destination underway

Franklin County Fair board reports increases in attendance, profits

City, Jefferson County still working out dog control

St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce plans to focus on drawing overnight tourists


MOHAWK VALLEY

Oneida County's new probation director outlines priorities

Airbnb traffic increases in Mohawk Valley


SOUTHERN TIER

N.Y. Senator Fred Akshar Talks Pay, Pot And Pistols On Southern Tier Close Up
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK

False incident reports put strain on law enforcement

Cayuga County's Christmas Elf helps hundreds of families in need with gifts
 
FINGER LAKES

Gov. Cuomo pushes for recreational marijuana; local reaction polarized

Why Orleans County? The big question in Happy the elephant's habeas corpus case
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

Erie County Sheriff gets new K9 to assist in fire investigations

Cattaraugus, Allegany County land banks share over $1.1 million

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