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Counties in the News, December 21,2018

Friday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
Podcast: Open Your Government
 
NATION

Undertakers of last resort: Indigent burials on the rise, denting county budgets

What's New in Civic Tech: Three Perks of Data Work Check-Ups
Podcast: A New Way of Doing Things, with Brian Platt
 
STATEWIDE

A.G. Underwood Awards Over $1 Million to 13 Law Enforcement Agencies for Body-Worn Camera Programs

Cuomo announces more help for New York immigrants facing deportation
NY to award $1.5 million to support farm-fresh food in schools
New York state unemployment rate hits record low
 
NEW YORK CITY

NYC Mayor Backs Marijuana Legalization and Conviction Expungement

Amazon Opposition Comes to Albany
The Great Taxi Fee Battle of 2018 (and Beyond)
 
LONG ISLAND       

Single-use grocery bag numbers fall 80% in Suffolk, retail group says

Suffolk increases penalties for unlawfully selling nicotine products to those under 21
Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Registration Open for Fifth Annual Suffolk County Marathon
           
HUDSON VALLEY

Tobacco purchase age in Ulster County climbs to 21 on Jan. 1


CAPITAL

Officials announce funding to help remove lead hazards from homes in Rensselaer County

Bank Stops Cyberattack Aimed at $4M in County Funds
 
NORTH COUNTRY

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul visits North Country

Outgoing County Clerk Saluted

MOHAWK VALLEY

Winter rescues pose unique challenges


SOUTHERN TIER

Red Cross Hosts Blood Drives To Combat Blood Shortage

Beards of generosity
Resources for free meals for kids in Chemung County over winter break

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Madison County to help fund school patrol officer initiative

Volunteers Bring Holiday Spirit to Onondaga County Justice Center
 
FINGER LAKES

Monroe Co. Sheriff's Office to expand body-worn camera program

Top doctors don't want marijuana legalized
Orleans locked on to permanent big game rifle hunting
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

Cattaraugus, Allegany counties make plans for state opioid response grants

Cattaraugus County Deputies deliver presents and food to residents
Erie County legislators have questions about potential bail reform
Western New York REDC awarded $66 million for 118 projects

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