Counties in the News, February 14, 2017

• By: NYSAC
• On: 02/14/2017 11:12:32
• In: Counties in the News

NYSAC
The County Perspective for the Week Beginning February 13, 2017 
NYSAC News Magazine includes 2017 Legislative Guide
The Winter edition of the NYSAC News magazine has been delivered to county officials and is available online at www.nysac.org/magazine.
 
This issue includes the NYSAC Legislative Program, an overview of the NYSAC legislative team, the association's advocacy timeline, and what counties should watch out for during the State Legislative Session and the first 100 days of the Donald Trump administration in Washington, D.C.
 
STATEWIDE
New York's water infrastructure needs estimated at $80B over 20 years
 
Mayors, Senate leader push back against Cuomo plan
 
LONG ISLAND
Governor Cuomo Calls on EPA to Set Clear and Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for 1, 4-Dioxane
 
HUDSON VALLEY
Stewart Airport incentive program likely to continue
 
Final design for new Dutchess Law Enforcement Center nears completion
 
County Renews, Amends Camp Herrlich Lease
 
Ulster County solid waste panel recommendations still months away
 
CAPITAL
Albany lawmakers approve “Ban the Box” legislation
 
NORTH COUNTRY
DiNapoli: N.Y. $40 billion deep in water infrastructure disrepair
 
MOHAWK VALLEY
Some local leaders confused by Cuomo sharing plan
 
Grant to help educate, train Oneida County Correctional Facility inmates

SOUTHERN TIER
Two months of gaming at Tioga Downs generates $176K in gaming tax for town
 
FINGER LAKES
Seneca County Board to Discuss Depot Lease
 
Board of Supervisors approves new road grader for County Highway Dept.
 
Lighting Design Innovations donating lights to Old County Courthouse