NYS DOH is holding a series of webinars for counties on the issue of Community Based Care Centers (CBCS). The planning for CBCS is the cornerstone for augmenting surge capacity in a community once hospital capacity is exceeded and is … Continue reading →

This week Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino, State Senator Roy McDonald, and the Farm Bureau co-hosted a farm tour for State Legislators. The tour of three Rensselaer County Farms was designed to raise awareness of how statewide policies impact local … Continue reading →

The Economic Development Council (EDC) held their annual conference this week in Cooperstown. Among the featured speakers and educational forums was a presentation by NYS Empire State Development Commissioner Kenneth Adams, who focused on the Cuomo administration’s changes to the … Continue reading →

NYS Commissioner of Health Nirav R. Shah, M.D. this week issued an order to ban the sale and distribution of a potentially dangerous product marketed as “bath salts.” A number of counties have already banned these “bath salts” through local law. … Continue reading →

The Senate Transportation Committee this week approved a “Complete Streets” measure (S.5411, Fuschillo) that would require municipal highway officials make roadways more accessible to non-motorized traffic, such as bike lanes and wider road shoulders, where necessary. The bill requires localities … Continue reading →

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) this week sent a letter to chief elected officials regarding “important changes in the [final adopted state] budget that affect juvenile justice services in this State.” The letter provides … Continue reading →

County home rule tax extender bills for sales tax, mortgage recording tax, 911 surcharges and hotel/motel taxes are moving through the State Legislature. The Senate passed 25 home bills this week and most of the rest are being prepared for Floor … Continue reading →

Calling on State Leaders to live up to their commitment to address mandate relief with a property tax cap, NYSAC this week delivered a proposal for a full State takeover of local Medicaid costs. Under the proposal, effective April 1, … Continue reading →

While details still need to be worked out, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s introduction of a property tax cap bill and the Governor’s immediate endorsement all but sealed the deal on a property tax cap bill. However, some of the details that … Continue reading →