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Counties in the News, January 15, 2019

Tuesday's news from counites across the state.

NYSAC
NYSAC Statement in response to the passage of early voting legislation
 
NATION

As Shutdown Stretches On, Transportation Officials Worry About Long-Term Effects

Government Shutdown Leads To A Spike In Canceled Immigration Hearings

Rolling Back Local Government 5G Regulation Power, Court Rules in Favor of FCC

Podcast: Why Local Governments Need PIOs
 
STATEWIDE

LIVE BROADCAST: Gov. Cuomo will give his state of the state and budget address this afternoon at 2 pm

Legislature passes sweeping electoral reforms

Will marijuana legalization impact past convictions?

EDITORIAL: An expanded bottle law would do more for New York State

The New York State Tax Department has some tips for filing

Election Reform Statewide Reactions

NEW YORK CITY

Leaks, Cancer-Causing Dust: L-Train Plan Similar to Cuomo's Was Rejected Over Safety

New York Empire of Illegal Airbnb Rentals Booked 75,000 Guests, Suit Says
 
LONG ISLAND       

Nassau County asks ICE to leave East Meadow jail campus    
 

Suffolk County Executive Signs New Law for Water Parks

Data reveal an aging and slow-growing Nassau County

HUDSON VALLEY       

Dutchess County offering monthly Narcan training

Ulster leads region by a wide margin in short-term rentals

Government shutdown starts to hit home in Mid-Hudson Valley

CAPITAL

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin Discusses 'State Of The County'

New equipment to help fight drunken driving in Greene County

NORTH COUNTRY

Lawmakers ready for new session

FEH BOCES latest educational institution to add resource officer for campus security

MOHAWK VALLEY

Oneida County DA Talks About Increasing Mental Health Issues

SOUTHERN TIER

Hemp processor plans facility in Southern Tier
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK

Reported flu cases jump up in Onondaga Co. and Central NY
 

NY Plastic bag ban to be proposed, again
 
FINGER LAKES

Conference explores environmental threats to Finger Lakes
 

Wayne County to accept ag district applications
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

Opioid Court Director Looks to Expand Program to Other Counties
 

Voting changes demand quick action by Board of Elections
 

Cattaraugus County's Restrictions on Tobacco PuGov. Cuomo seeking ban on single-use plastic bagsrchases May Go Statewide
 

Gov. Cuomo seeking ban on single-use plastic bags
 

American Red Cross issues emergency call for Western New York blood donors

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