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Counties in the News, June 26, 2018

Tuesday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
The NYS Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, in Association with the NYS Association of Counties, Launch Opioid Crisis Ad
NYSAC's Stephen Acquario Talks About New Opioid Ad Campaign

NATION

Judge Dismisses Suit Against Oil Companies Over Climate Change Costs

STATEWIDE

Counties band together in push to make drug makers pay for wave of addiction
NY lawmakers OK medical pot as alternative to painkillers


NEW YORK CITY

Improving Quality of Care and Patient Outcome

Senate Nixes Bill That Would Allow Taller and Denser Buildings in Downtown Brooklyn


LONG ISLAND      

Nassau County readies ‘consumer-friendly' assessment office

HUDSON VALLEY
Westchester County Increases Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
What will Airbnb regulation look like in the Hudson Valley?
NY gas prices decline, but easing could end in wake of OPEC action


CAPITAL
Will lawmakers return to Albany for a special session?

NORTH COUNTRY 

NYSDOT Announces Road, Bridge Safety Enhancements

NY AG wants your forgotten, broken guns at Plattsburgh event

Is Opioid Epidemic in NY Getting Worse? This Poll Says So

 

 


MOHAWK VALLEY

Work on Herkimer County Jail moving forward

State legislators announce funding for local military assets

 

 


SOUTHERN TIER
Opioid Crisis in Delaware County: Town Hall Panel Discussion and Screening in Margaretville Thursday
Boston's subway puts Southern Tier on track for more jobs

CENTRAL NEW YORK
Community Memorial Hospital offers Drug Take Back program
Cayuga County Health Department: What to know about ticks and Lyme disease
Oswego County Agencies Will Receive $2 Million to Develop Anti-Poverty Programs

FINGER LAKES

Push to raise age to buy tobacco products in Monroe County continues
Progressive Ag Safety Day planned for August

 

WESTERN NEW YORK
New York Town Gets Financial Help to Fight Wind Farm
How you can get rid of unwanted prescription drugs and needles
County, state officials praise internet sales tax decision

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