Counties in the News, February 27, 2017

• By: NYSAC
• On: 02/27/2017 11:08:03
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NYSAC
NY First Home Proposal: Keeping New Yorkers in New York
By Mike Kelly, Director of Government Affairs, New York State Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
It's no secret that individuals are leaving New York, and it is particularly evident in many Upstate communities. Adding to the dilemma is the fact that New York has the lowest state homeownership rate in the country at 51.5 % – the national homeownership rate is 63.7 %.1 [ U.S. Census; 2015 Homeownership Rates by State: https://www.census.gov/housing/hvs/data/ann15ind.html ] This disconcerting statistic, coupled with recent data showing that nation-wide first-time home buyer rates were at their lowest since 1987, is not only problematic in the short term, but also raises some concerns for the future unless steps are taken to address the issue.
 
STATEWIDE
Lane Ranger: Albany being told to direct more money toward county infrastructure needs
 
Empire Trail's path is unclear
 
HUDSON VALLEY
Neuhaus backs 20-year Legoland PILOT
 
Proposal to name new TZ Bridge after Brinks victims
 
Ulster County legislator proposes outlawing possession of tobacco by minors
 
Mid-Hudson officials tout drug drop boxes
 
Ulster County Legislature seeks Family Court project oversight
 
CAPITAL
Rensselaer County approves major road work
 
NORTH COUNTRY
Localities aim to put bite in regional dog control approach
 
MOHAWK VALLEY
Fundraising campaign aims to help pets after fires

CENTRAL NEW YORK
County Executive: All juvenile inmates will be moved to Hillbrook (Video)
 
Cayuga County Administrator Suzanne Sinclair expected to resign March 10
 
Towns concerned over sanctuary vote
 
Renovations for Madison County Sheriff's Office facility complete
 
FINGER LAKES
Shipley Sets Tone for Supervisors
 
Eye on NY: Sen. Pam Helming pans Cuomo's government consolidation plan
 
Livingston County declares March is ‘Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month'
 
WESTERN NEW YORK
Op-Ed: DOWNWARD PRESSURE FROM ALBANY CRUSHING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, DRIVING UP TAXES
 
Treatment Court is a different approach in handling drug-related crimes
 
Legislature OKs funding for splash pad, pavilion in Hartland