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Counties in the News, February 13, 2019

Wednesday's news from counties across the state.

NYSAC
NYSAC Provides Testimony on NYS Budget Proposal

Watch NYSAC's 2019 State Budget Workshop

 

NATION
New HHS initiative to reduce HIV/AIDS targets counties with new federal resources
 

To Build Support for the Green New Deal, Activists Turn to States
 
STATEWIDE

Should NY Be Split Into 2 States? Lawmaker Wants Voters to Decide
 

Legislature to hold first sexual harassment hearing since 1992
 

Marijuana legalization fight heats up at Capitol
 

NY Mayors Advocate for AIM Funding in Albany
 
NEW YORK CITY

State official: Amazon's HQ2 will generate $27.5B in tax revenue
 

New Siena Poll Shows Support For Amazon HQ In Queens
 

Videoconferencing in Immigration Court: High-Tech Solution or Rights Violation
 
LONG ISLAND       

Lawmakers: Straws by request, ban on Styrofoam-like polystyrene containers, plates, cups
 

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Major Government Reform Initiative
 

Curran Honors Nassau County Fire Marshal K-9 Team
           
HUDSON VALLEY

Westchester Leaders Ask Governor Cuomo to Find Solutions in Light of Gas Moratorium
 

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to hold tick education program

CAPITAL

Rensselaer County officials issue update on response to storm
 

Prosecutors concerned criminal justice reforms could put victims, witnesses at risk
 
NORTH COUNTRY

County Office for the Aging offering animatronic pets to seniors in hope of fighting depression
 

Striking a balance: Cuomo's bail reform proposal would hinder county prosecutors

MOHAWK VALLEY

Fulton County works to deal with first responder shortage
 

Crews Across the Mohawk Valley Working to Clear Snow, Treat Icy Roads

SOUTHERN TIER

New Attorney Joins Chenango County's DA's Office
 

Lt. Governor Cheers On Economic And Educational Developments In The Southern Tier
 

Chemung County officials warning residents of potential utility worker scam
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK

Cortland forum explains: 'How to Run for Political Office'
 

Traffic alert: Central NY counties issue travel advisories
 
FINGER LAKES

Wyoming County approves $1.25 million in hospital bonding
 

Live traffic cameras up and running throughout Monroe County
 

Legislators pitch region for Amazon
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

Influenza cases starting to spike in Cattaraugus County
 

Poloncarz appoints Karen King county commissioner of public advocacy
 

Proposal to restore flights between Jamestown and Pittsburgh rejected
 

State prods Tesla, Panasonic to 'diversify' product at RiverBend

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