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Counties in the News, February 16, 2017
- By: NYSAC
- On: 02/16/2017 11:32:59
- In: Counties in the News
Thursday's news from counties across the state.
NYSACNational Geographic Magazine features Ulster County's Environmental Initiatives
Ulster County Executive Mike Hein recently announced that Ulster County was prominently featured in National Geographic December, 2016 edition. The county was selected for its “Dreaming Green” campaign that highlights some of the county's environmental achievements.
STATEWIDE
Lawmakers seek instant state sales tax rebate for reusable bags (updated)
LONG ISLAND
Long Island County Executives Endorse Governor Cuomo's Proposal to Empower Voters to Reduce Property Taxes and Cost of Local Government
County reaches preservation deal with Jamesport landowner
HUDSON VALLEY
Memorializing resolutions dominate Ulster Legislature session
Woodstock urges Ulster County lawmakers to support Affordable Care Act
CAPITAL
Albany lawmakers approve “Ban the Box” legislation
Rensselaer County approves jail union contract
NORTH COUNTRY
Jefferson County inmate outboarding costs continue to decline
Economic Development Council welcomes new members
MOHAWK VALLEY
Fulton County ready to expand landfill
SOUTHERN TIER
Supporters and opponents of gas storage near Seneca Lake urge Cuomo to weigh in
More addiction forums sought
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Onondaga County Legislative Committee says the Safe Act must go
Cayuga County Legislature to hold special meeting on Emerson Park boat launch upgrades
County panel supports blocking ash
FINGER LAKES
Dennis says counties oppose Cuomo's plan
Ontario County Residents to Be Surveyed On Waste Reduction (Audio)
Livingston County ‘Stepping Up' to tackle mental illness among jail inmates
Rochester's zoo will undergo ambitious renovation
WESTERN NEW YORK
Plastic, Or Reusable? Environmentalists Discuss Impact of Single-Use Bags (Video)
Committee accepts indigent services grant
State Grant Expected to Help Provide Legal Counsel
‘Shop Wyoming & Win' sees another jump in revenue