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Counties in the News, February 12, 2019
- By: NYSAC
- On: 02/12/2019 10:54:11
- In: Counties in the News
Tuesday's news from counties across the state.
NYSACNYSAC testified to provide the county perspective to the New York Senate and Assembly Joint Legislative Budget Committee
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NATION
NACo: County Countdown, 60 second video update
Amazon's Curse of an Exploding Job Market: Seattle
Tobacco use by teens soars, erasing past progress, CDC says
Vaccine Storage Compromises Effectiveness
STATEWIDE
Cuomo to meet with Trump to seek end of cap on SALT deductibility
Senate to hold anti-sexual harassment hearings Wednesday
“Know the Facts” campaign will address facts and myths related to addiction
Cuomo reconsidering proposed aid cut to NY towns, villages
NEW YORK CITY
NYC Mayor Defends Amazon Deal at State Budget Hearing
LONG ISLAND
Suffolk County starts 'online Costco' for shared services
HUDSON VALLEY
Adele Reiter becomes acting Ulster County executive
Arborist certification training offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County
Ulster County Transportation Council opens public comment period on program, amendment
The Amazon Effect: Westchester
CAPITAL
Capital Region's first 'Opioid Intervention Court' established
Albany elections office headed to former DMV site in South End
NORTH COUNTRY
Franklin County preparing new election schedule, including 10 days of early voting
Clinton County legislator to resign, lawmakers to set special election
New York State buys island on Lake Ontario where War of 1812 battle was fought
As Adirondack rescues rise, rangers to talk to hikers
MOHAWK VALLEY
Panel Discussion Promotes Economic Growth In The Mohawk Valley
EMS providers step up after the largest ambulance service in Fulton County closes
SOUTHERN TIER
New committee to explore cost-saving ideas between Chemung County and Elmira
Peter Finnerty confirmed as Chemung County Public Defender
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Alcohol and Drug Council finds location for county's first detox facility
County Executive Ryan McMahon & Galaxy Media Raise $11,500 for Local Charities with Lights on the Lake Program
FINGER LAKES
Monroe County deputies warn of check-cashing scam
Ontario County volunteer firefighters fight for law change for emergency medical calls
NY lawmakers invite Amazon to consider second headquarters near Rochester, Syracuse
WESTERN NEW YORK
Code Blue: how you can help the homeless in Western New York
Schumer warns local breweries could lose money due to government shutdown