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Counties in the News, July 5, 2017

Wednesday's news from counties across the state.

STATEWIDE
Schumer requests FEMA be ready to aid flood victims

 

USDA to provide malt barley crop insurance for 44 New York counties

 

NYC

New NYPD transport vans will track how cops treat prisoners

 

Annual count finds 40 percent increase in street homeless

 

Creating a Home for L.G.B.T. Seniors in New York City

 

LONG ISLAND

Jones Beach regains NICE mass transit link after News editorial

 

Bellone To Hold Two Community Meetings Next Week Regarding Shared Services Plan

 

NassauUnions Bank OnCuomo to Sign Bill Protecting ‘Steps'

 

Nassau, Suffolk cops crack down on intoxicated boaters

 

HUDSON VALLEY

Orange County finances look good half way through the year

 

Astorino Launches 'Thumbs Up' Program with Lyft and Uber to Bring Ride-sharing to Westchester

 

Orange County awards Town of Woodbury $4,999 to promote tourism

 

Rockland educators earn innovative teaching grants

 

City bus transition smooth despite confusion, leaders say

 

‘Tick Project' in Dutchess County aims to reduce Lyme disease numbers

 

CAPITAL

Lawmakers Tour Hoosick Falls Flood Damage

 

NORTH COUNTRY

Federal funding comes through for housing authorities

 

Lewis County named first Clean Energy Community in North Country

 

Malone officials unveil airport fueling operation, look for additional upgrades

 

St. Lawrence County multi-use trail will celebrate opening July 8 in Brasher

 

Survey reveals Five Towns largely unknown to travelers

 

Land bank constitutional amendment heads to voters

 

Jefferson County's Opioid Epidemic Worsening

 

Shared services plan sparks council concern

 

MOHAWK VALLEY

Flooding cleanup continues in Mohawk Valley

 

Stop smoking class series offered

 

Heavy rain causes flooding, headaches in Herkimer County

 

SOUTHERN TIER

Could Elmira Corning Regional Airport Add New Destination?

 

Rainy weather has impacted farmer's crops in the Southern Tier

 

Cuomo Announces Tourism Partnership with Watkins Glen

 

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Onondaga County schools make suggestions for shared services plan

 

Oswego County Legislators Act to Preserve Jobs at Nuclear Plants

 

Madison County issues algae warning

 

Cayuga County health officials offer flood cleanup tips; state DEC assisting on ground

 

FINGER LAKES

Livingston County to seek microbusiness block grant

 

County leaders and government officials meet regarding failed Plan 2014

 

Rain sours Ontario County sweet corn crop

 

WESTERN NEW YORK

Horrigan Stresses Boating Safety as Part of His 100 Days of Summer Safety Campaign

 

EC Department of Social Services Announces Fatherhood Connection Classes

 

Airbnb says home-sharing business is booming in Niagara Falls

 

$96 million plan to revitalize low-income housing near Medical Campus stalls

 

Group calls on citizens to speak about poverty's effect on Olean

 

Erie County Sheriff's Office warning about new phone scam

 

Task Force sets field hearing on opioid addiction

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