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Counties in the News, February 7, 2019
- By: NYSAC
- On: 02/07/2019 10:31:10
- In: Counties in the News
Thursday's news from counties across the state.
NYSACCounties express marijuana concerns
NATION
2018 Momentum for State Gun Control May Grow
Why Do People Still Use Fax Machines?
Only 5 states have paid family-leave laws, allowing parents to bond with their newborn
STATEWIDE
Report: Voting reforms will cost $22 million to implement
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $7.5 million initiative to combat drug abuse
In eight years in office, Cuomo still hasn't visited a few NY counties, and 10 only once
NEW YORK CITY
Google and Waze Must Stop Sharing Drunken-Driving Checkpoints, New York Police Demand
De Blasio Believes New York Will Turn Amazon Into Union-Friendly Company
LONG ISLAND
Nassau residents express opposition to NY marijuana plan at hearing
HUDSON VALLEY
Ulster County lawmakers consider eminent domain to get land needed for trail connection
Medical marijuana in business in Orange County
CAPITAL
Comptroller: NY overdue to address gambling addiction
State of Union reactions divided among local representatives
NORTH COUNTRY
Essex County seeks public input on legal pot
Search on for new St. Lawrence County Emergency Services director; new deputy director on board
More breastfeeding counselors needed, says Essex County WIC
MOHAWK VALLEY
Herkimer to launch new website
Fulton County looks to buy $233K dump truck
State helps municipalities aid home owners and buyers
SOUTHERN TIER
Steuben County Public Health Offering Narcan Training to Public
Local school district invites SWAT training
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Local sales tax revenue surges
New Oswego County sheriff has high hopes for the department
Wage theft is criminal and should be prosecuted, Tompkins DA says
FINGER LAKES
New medical marijuana dispensary opens in Rochester
Monroe County DA still prosecuting marijuana possession
Sales tax boom: Genesee and Livingston record significant increases for 2018 while Orleans and Wyoming had slower growth
Monroe County Jail adds first K-9 unit
WESTERN NEW YORK
Opioid overdoses in Erie County to be treated as crime scenes
New concerns about measles surface in Western New York
Cattaraugus County Farm Approved to Grow Organic Hemp