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Counties in the News, October 2, 2017
- By: NYSAC
- On: 10/02/2017 10:52:17
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Monday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
NYSAC promotes Hohman to legislative director
NATION
Justice Department Ends Era of Pushing Police Reform
Funding hangs in limbo for the nation's 1,400 community health centers
Congress Lets CHIP Expire, and States Scramble
Schumer Wants Bus Safety Grades Posted on Windshields
Do some states have more opioid prescriptions than residents?
STATEWIDE
Eight con con misconceptions dispelled
Feds, NY continue battle over I Love NY signs
Cuomo wants fentanyl analogs added to state controlled substance list
NYSERDA Releases 2017 New York Solar Guidebook for Local Governments
$50 million statewide grant to provide water quality protection for farmers
Cold war veteran tax break extended
REAL IDs are coming to New York state
State officials: N.Y. will help enroll people in insurance through Obamacare
Judge bans ballot-box selfies in New York
New York moves to expand access to lawyers for poor people charged with crimes
Corruption an argument for, against state Constitutional Convention
Did you get free SUNY tuition? NY reveals figures
New York seeking to attract driverless car companies
New York state finances receives failing grade in controversial report
NEW YORK CITY
De Blasio announces rat mitigation plan for Upper West Side
Traffic will leave old Tappan Zee span next week
Cuomo's MTA Says The Subways Won't Get Fixed Unless De Blasio Pays For Half
De Blasio Commissioners Tout Sustainability Successes
World Trade Center looking to court Amazon's next headquarters
New York City bus terminal upward expansion feasible: review team
City is denying 9/11 first responders disability pensions
With a congressional seat in the balance, City Planning prepares for Census count
LONG ISLAND
State fields bids for Belmont redevelopment
LI officials propose Belmont, Heartland as Amazon HQ sites
Nassau, Suffolk county fee increases same as tax hikes
HUDSON VALLEY
Aurochemicals dedicates its $1.5 million world headquarters expansion
Town of Palm Tree public information sessions to be held Oct. 11 and 18
Orange County kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Rockland to the Rescue: County Launches Effort to Help Puerto Rico
Orange County collection drive underway for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico
Hudson Valley residents join lawsuits against Equifax over security breach
County legislator hosts Hurricane Maria drive
Inmates Help Food Bank Feed The Hungry
Dutchess County Tick Task Force sponsors PSA contest for students
Proposed 2018 Orange County budget stabilizes county finances, says Neuhaus
Westchester to sue pharma companies tied to opioid, heroin crisis
CAPITAL
Railway on track to store train cars in North Creek
Albany County Nursing Home renovation for 911 dispatch to pave way for city merger
State Labor Department probes airport security firm's alleged wage theft
Port looks to expand in Rensselaer County
County pushes for 'land bank' amendment to solve bridge issue
Albany County comptroller warns of 'financial cliff'
NORTH COUNTRY
Judge tosses out Cuomo's $8 million Adirondack rail-trail plan
Officials welcome Institute for Advanced Manufacturing
Clinton Co. gives OK to para-transit change
Marketing study shows lots of tourists
MOHAWK VALLEY
‘Very fortunate:' AHL All-Star Classic, funding coming to Aud
NASA to join NUAIR in Rome drone testing program
SRC Plans to Add 1,000 Drone-Related Jobs in Next Five Years
Funding for parking garage now hinges on city council
County Joins Energize NY to Help Property Owners Finance Energy Upgrades
SOUTHERN TIER
Broome Gets New DSS Commissioner
A FISH TALE: New York hatcheries boost economy, bolster recreation
Broome County Hunger Tour helps feed the hungry in our area
Struggling Upstate NY city dubbed 'the center of America's retail meltdown'
Broome County Executive to hold shared services public hearing
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Public Safety Committee Receives Law Enforcement Shared Services Study
New Youth Court Members Ready To Dispense Teen Justice
Ulysses Celebrates County Bicentennial
Oswego County legislators OK additional money for computer consultant
FINGER LAKES
Local law would increase Seneca County public officials' salaries in 2018
Legislation seeks to reform CPS in Monroe County
Newly discovered algae toxin in Finger Lakes is especially deadly to dogs
Ontario County to host paper shredding event
Casella submits plan to correct landfill violation
Yates County Chamber to Conduct Membership Survey
Women's Summit provides ‘incredible investment' for Wyoming County businesswomen
Orleans County discusses new dog law
WESTERN NEW YORK
Cattaraugus County Shared Services Plan projects $3 million savings
Village passes shared services agreements
'Hire local' executive order signed for construction projects
12 Erie County libraries share $120,000 in state funding
County to Sell South County Office Building in Jamestown Despite Raised Concerns
County Executive addresses CPS concerns
Climate change and agriculture discussed at Farmer Neighbor Dinner