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Counties in the News, February 13, 2018

Tuesday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
NATION
Infrastructure Plan Puts Onus on Local Governments
Trump Budget Calls for Work Requirements for Housing Aid
Trump's Infrastructure Plan Puts Burden on State and Private Money
A new plan needed: Federal insurance program a horrible deal for dairy farmers
STATEWIDE
Proposal to change New York's tax code
Editorial: Blame Albany for gouging homebuyers
Municipal groups hope for a pause on service consolidation (PoliticoPro subscription required)
The Problem With Parole
High taxes? So much of NY's property is exempt
NEW YORK CITY
Can Congestion Pricing Fix Traffic Woes?
NYPD Required To Return Seized Items Faster
State health department to investigate NYCHA scandals
NYC public schools to offer voter registration program for students this spring
New York City Mayor Plans To Spend $500,000 To Thwart Election Hackers
LONG ISLAND
Comptroller to audit Nassau IDA, fulfilling campaign promise
Trump plan for LI infrastructure a step backward, critics say
Laura Curran Shares Vision, Challenges as Long Island's First Female County Executive
HUDSON VALLEY
George Latimer signs law banning gun shows on Westchester County property
Ulster County committee tables proposed Airbnb tax resolution
LETTER: Thanks to Ulster County lawmakers for Ashokan trail
Westchester Manufacturers Are Navigating to Success
How to help Rockland students fight the flu
CAPITAL
Federal lawsuit revived over improper medical-records access in Rensselaer County
Medical marijuana grower wants to lease space in Albany County
NORTH COUNTRY
State officials reviewing proposal for local solar energy center
A true accomplishment: Lewis County will finally open a facility for higher education
MOHAWK VALLEY
Herkimer eyes deadline for wastewater disinfection
Hydraulic canal project to move forward in Herkimer
Oneida County sewer rates to increase
CENTRAL NY
Volunteers Driving OCO Meals On Wheels Program
Cayuga County Health Department: Swap the sugar, crush the cavities
Cayuga County Sheriff warns of scammers impersonating deputies
Legislators learn landscape of Section 8 housing in Tompkins County
How does Tompkins County retain talent from the local colleges?
What Does Teen Substance Use in Cortland County Look Like?
SOUTHERN TIER
Chenango & Delaware County Sheriffs Warn Of New Phone Scam
Broome County Could Cut Ties With Aramark If Changes Aren't Made
Tech company plans to add jobs in Chemung County
FINGER LAKES
Yates getting $540K for 911 improvements
Dinolfo weighs in on Red Wings lease agreement
Orleans County town fighting to keep wind turbines out
Yates DA hires Tantillo
WESTERN NY
Niagara County opioid suit moves forward
Niagara County sets Narcan training sessions for general public
County aims to attract Canadian tourists
Erie County kicks off healthy relationships initiative

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