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Counties in the News, January 12, 2018
- By: NYSAC
- On: 01/12/2018 13:41:24
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Friday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
Local Governments Appreciate Shared Services Support, But Want State Help With Unfunded Mandates
NATION
U.S. Communities can be a key partner in fighting opioid crisis
4 Health Programs (Other Than CHIP) That Congress Has Left in Limbo
Natural Disasters Cost U.S. an Unprecedented $306 Billion Last Year
STATEWIDE
Making the grade: NY introduces food retailer letter ratings
Federal judge dismisses challenge to New York's pistol permit law
Pistol deadline won't be enforced by sheriff's office, state police
NY Propane Crisis Attracts State Officials: Push For New Regulations
Marijuana legalization debated by New York State Assembly
37% jump: NYS sees increase in flu cases
This will be a tough financial year for New York, state lawmakers say
State providing $4 million for snowmobile trail maintenance
NEW YORK CITY
Mayor Bill De Blasio On Why New York City Is Suing 5 Major Oil Companies
Number of Students Taking the SAT Jumped by More Than Half, City Says
LONG ISLAND
Laura Curran orders review of Nassau departments
Nassau legislator: Lawmakers will hold hearings on opioid abuse
LI home prices jump as buyers scramble for scarce listings
Suffolk wages edge up, Nassau's drop
LI programs to end homelessness get $9M from feds
Bellone takes step toward protecting LI's water
HUDSON VALLEY
County Executive's Corner: Expecting School Safety
Single-family home sales increase in Ulster County
NYCLU Lawsuit In Dutchess Aims To Effect Bail Reform
Still no clear consensus on staggered terms for Sullivan legislators
Orange County tops 2017 home sales in four-county region
Law enforcement grants announced for video interrogation equipment
Putnam Wins $55,000 Award To Fight Chronic Diseases
CAPITAL
Schenectady County Historical Society director becomes a 46er
Albany County wages increasing — slowly
Capital Region continues raising funds for Puerto Rico disaster relief
Some Rensselaer residents want landfill halted
NORTH COUNTRY
With salt and lead in their water, Jefferson County residents want answers and accountability
New York State Police to deploy drones in north country
Officials Learn How To Assess Solar Projects
Study begins to consider replacing or moving Brownville bridge
MOHAWK VALLEY
MV Resource Center for Refugees Receives $1.75M for New Location
Local lawmakers seek delay of state pistol permit deadline
County Seeking Applications for Community Event Grants
SOUTHERN TIER
Tioga County: Hope for area's blighted parcels as TCPDC gains traction
Mobile police memorial unveiled in Tioga County
SUNY Delhi hosts agricultural conference
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Cayuga County working to adopt roadside ditch guidelines for highway departments
Cayuga County snowmobile trail maps available, safety courses to be held
Taxpayers built its $90 million factory, but NexGen wants $3M property tax break
Cortland County Health Department Warns of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Department heads reappointed at legislature meeting
FINGER LAKES
Finger Lakes region to share $62,000 grant
WESTERN NEW YORK
County to lease vehicles in 2018 for nearly $400,000 savings
Erie County Legislator Calls for Ban on Public Funds for Sexual Harassment Settlements
Legislator wants Erie County to release past harassment settlements