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Counties in the News, January 7, 2019

Monday's news from counties across the state.
NYSAC
NYS counties announce 2019 priorities
 
NATION

Next-Generation Emergency Alerts — What's Working Where?

 
National Park Service Plans To Expand Operations Amid Government Shutdown
 
STATEWIDE

Should polling places be allowed in New York's schools?

 
Slow-moving vehicles allowed to travel faster in New York

 
Dads Who Change Diapers in Public Get Help From New York Law

 
Many Unanswered Questions On Marijuana Legalization In NY

 
State gets $9M settlement with student loan servicer

 
NEW YORK CITY

Of 800,000 Poor New Yorkers, Only 30,000 Can Get the New Half-Priced MetroCards
 
LONG ISLAND       

Suffolk County Heroin and Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel Releases Final Report

 
Fresh Start Initiative in Suffolk County Assists Over 100 Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Find Employment

 
Suffolk Crime Rates 'Historically Low' In 2018: Officials

 
Study: LIers pay $719 a year for riding on rough roads

 
Third medical marijuana dispensary opens on Long Island
           
HUDSON VALLEY

Westchester Taking In Mountains Of Cardboard Shipping Boxes

 
Ulster Executive Chosen For State Position

 
Jobless Rates Lower Than 2017 In All Hudson Valley Counties

 
Tappan Zee Bridge will come down Saturday morning, Jan. 12, via explosives


CAPITAL

Opportunities abound for New York agriculture

 
890-acre Moreau state park addition planned
 
NORTH COUNTRY

County Attorney pushes for state funding in Family Court representation

 
Interim St. Lawrence County Public Defender appointed by county legislature

 
Home safety education offered to Clinton County residents

 
Airbnb rentals generate $2 million for Franklin CountyAirbnb rentals generate $2 million for Franklin County hosts in 2018hosts in 2018

 
St. Lawrence County attorney reappointed


MOHAWK VALLEY

Oneida County hiring for caseworkers

 
Cheese trail under consideration in Herkimer County

 
Picente Believes Sports Betting Will Have Player-Driven Impact To Oneida County Economy

 
Government shutdown impacts Schoharie limo investigation


SOUTHERN TIER

Chemung County Legislature salaries reduced

 
Broome County improves record management

 
Chemung County Legislature Committee to discuss County Executive appointments
 

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Madison County year-in review at State of the County address

 
Cuomo picks former Onondaga County deputy exec Bill Fisher for ethics panel

 
With Real ID deadline nearing, Madison County installs second camera to help DMV lines move quicker

 
Government shutdown impacting Central New York breweries
 
FINGER LAKES

State funds pouring into Ontario County water projects

 
An unprecedented investment: NY awards $10M in grants to 6 Genesee Valley farms

 
New Ontario County Sheriff sworn in


WESTERN NEW YORK

Addiction treatment providers feel rise of meth in Cattaraugus County

 
Cattaraugus County Becomes First NY County to Allow Credit Card Payments for Child Support
 

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