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Counties in the News, February 28, 2019

Thursday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
New York Association of Counties push for 4% tax on marijuana
 
NATION

NACo Livestream: Creative Counties Forum

 
Podcast: The Future of Government Websites with Ken Clark

 
As Measles Outbreaks Rise, States Reconsider Vaccine Exemptions
 
STATEWIDE

Grow New York, new economic development competition focuses on agriculture

 
The aging of New York: How the population is growing older at a remarkable pace

 
NEW YORK CITY

Public Advocate: Jumaane Williams Wins Special Election in New York City

 
LONG ISLAND       

Steve Bellone offers plan to overhaul Suffolk tax law

 
Nassau to use artificial intelligence to flag problem vendors

 
Legalization Of Marijuana Hotly Debated At County Legislature

 
Suffolk County police launch online reporting system

 
County official: You don't try to beat the train
           
HUDSON VALLEY

County looks for ways to address stressed foster care system

 
Towns want Sullivan county to share

 
Measles Outbreak: More Cases In Rockland County


CAPITAL

Albany County fighting big pharma on opioids

 
Officer in Saratoga County certified for drug recognition
 
NORTH COUNTRY

Essex County eyes completion of emergency comm. system

 
Ogdensburg officials say closing one of the community's prisons would hurt city, region

 
18 Skeletons, 3 Buttons and a Revolutionary War Mystery


MOHAWK VALLEY

Herkimer County Municipal Buildings Future In The Air

 
DEC seeks input on private-forest incentives program


SOUTHERN TIER

Chemung County looking to live-stream meetings

 
Garnar highlights the 'Power of Partnerships' in County Address
 

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Madison County DMV closed for construction

 
Book marks Tompkins County's place in suffrage movement

 
Oswego County Airport receives state money for new hangar
 
FINGER LAKES

Consequence of legalized marijuana? Forced retirement for K9 officers, deputies

 
Students learn of opioids' dangers through HERO program
 
WESTERN NEW YORK

Borrello delivers State of the County address

 
Niagara County Legislature wants "Red Flag" seizure law repealed

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