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Counties in the News, March 2, 2018
- By: NYSAC
- On: 03/02/2018 11:35:29
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NYSAC
Internet Sales Tax: Why It Matters to Counties
NATION
Betting on Sports Gambling Becoming Legal, States Up the Ante
U.S. intel: Russia compromised seven states prior to 2016 election
STATEWIDE
Bail reform got a new backer in Gov. Cuomo. Will his plan work?
Gov. Cuomo proposes to close fentanyl loophole
Jacobs pushes legislation to prevent DMV from selling driver data
Flu cases decrease in NY state for first time this winter
Cuomo: Maple industry will benefit from NYS program
Storm Update: 111K without power across upstate
New York celebrates first ever agricultural month, hopeful for future farmers
Broadband funds to boost access in western NY, Finger Lakes
NEW YORK CITY
Emergency Plan Spends Modestly on Signals, Subway's Biggest Woe
Poor training for subway operators puts riders at risk, MTA audit reveals
New York City Needs Congestion Pricing Now More Than Ever
LONG ISLAND
Officials criticize proposed LI Sound crossing at Oyster Bay
Suffolk sheriff: ICE detainees number 1-3 per day at jail
Long Island, state officials and agencies prepare for Nor'easter
Suffolk County community honors patrol officer who retires after 38 years of service
Suez Partnership With Nassau County To Save Nearly One Million Gallons Of Water Per Day
HUDSON VALLEY
Molinaro Presents 2018 State of the County Address
Single-stream recycling charges put crimp in Ulster trash agency's budget
Orange County scraps changes to pay-to-play law
Dutchess County Launches New Website
Latimer Picks Two New Commissioners To Oversee Westchester County Jail
Struggling New York dairy farmers look to Albany for help
CAPITAL
Inspection Finds Problems at Warren County, NY Airport
Albany County Convening Forum Next Week: “Keeping Our Kids Safe: Life after Parkland, FL”
Saratoga County honors veteran
NORTH COUNTRY
As ‘Raise the Age' deadline nears, counties mulling options for juvenile facility
Winter Storm Warning Issued For Jefferson, Lewis Counties
Gas-line expansion being weighed
County taps builder for airport eatery
MOHAWK VALLEY
$22.7M In NY Grants Awarded For High-Speed Broadband In Mohawk Valley
Picente issues travel advisory for Oneida Co.
County approves $1.3M communications contract
SOUTHERN TIER
Chemung County Library District planning for future
DPWs and residents prepare ahead for the oncoming nor'easter
Hemp summit shows hemp cultivation already underway in the Southern Tier
State sending help to Southern Tier ahead of powerful storm
County approves payment for Greenway
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Another casino opens in central New York
Tompkins County Chamber Announces 2018 On-The-Job Training Grants Are Available
Oswego County announces manufactured housing program for veterans
FINGER LAKES
Airbnb, Monroe County agree to tax deal
Last round of broadband funds to connect 2,562 homes in GLOW Region
Ontario County Lyme Support Group to meet March 21
Supervisors committee votes to seek engineering proposals for county sewer districts upgrades
Travel advisories in effect for multiple counties in the region
Monroe County, MCC announce "Inspire Monroe" career fair
Awards honor work for safer streets in Ontario County
Ontario County announces rabies prevention clinics
Wyoming County Animal Shelter receives $100,000 for upgrades and renovations
Does SNAP cover the cost of a meal in Yates County?
WESTERN NEW YORK
Erie County Agricultural Society to award cash scholarships
Cattaraugus County lawmakers set hearing on law declaring opioid epidemic a public nuisance
Local emergency team teaches WNY schools to respond to active shooter
New county ethics law would require disclosure, transparency
Erie County officials mum on site options for convention center
More than 25,000 in WNY have no power after snowstorm