Upstate New York News Thread Aug 28.

[hrmjustin]

Lewis County emergency communications project on schedule and under budget
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140828/NEWS04/140828832

School leaders question 2015 tax rebate requirement
http://www.uticaod.com/article/20140828/NEWS/140829575

Wheatfield land is suitable for biosolid despite ban
http://www.tonawanda-news.com/news/article_f65d8c96-950a-513d-87b5-8f7735b3bcf4.html?mode=jqm

Brindisi picks up PBA endorsement
http://romesentinel.com/county/brindisi-picks-up-pba-endorsement/QBqnhA!zbIolkgopbNCOPU@5BO3uw/

Remsen water rides wave of support to second in state taste test
http://romesentinel.com/county/remsen-water-rides-wave-of-support-to-second-in-state-taste-test/QBqnhA!Ob5bvVzvTKeNZXcUt7miw/

Study to help Poughkeepsie's Main Street shine
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/08/26/poughkeepsie-main-street-revitalization/14634101/

Frontier Town vote set
http://www.pressrepublican.com/news/local_news/article_35e0b258-60c9-5b78-9215-0f223207c4a8.html?mode=jqm

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1. more.

Kingston Mayor Shayne Gallo s Facebook account remains inactive
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20140827/kingston-mayor-shayne-gallos-facebook-account-remains-inactive

City officials meet again on water, sewer billing reform
http://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/article_c7c320ae-2e1e-11e4-8720-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

State AG lauds heroin kits in Ithaca
http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2014/08/27/state-ag-lauds-heroin-kits-ithaca/14711087/

Committee accepts Public Safety report following discussion
http://www.herkimertelegram.com/article/20140827/NEWS/140829577

Washington County supervisors review Hartford road swap plan
http://poststar.com/news/local/washington-county-supervisors-review-hartford-road-swap-plan/article_33dfb9f0-2e24-11e4-a438-0019bb2963f4.html

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2. more.

Reed stops in Penn Yan to pump disaster tax relief legislation
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_f96fed5c-2df2-11e4-9a69-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

Seneca supervisors look to U.S. Supreme Court
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_cedef038-2df2-11e4-8b74-001a4bcf887a.html

Dissolution back on Lyons Town Board agenda
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_c765c76a-2df1-11e4-aca0-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

Fayette approves water district funds
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_ff94bf06-2df1-11e4-95ab-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

Senators urge FEMA to approve disaster aid for Steuben
http://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2014/08/27/steuben-disaster-aid/14696341/

Supervisor: Riley still Cohocton town clerk
http://m.the-leader.com/article/20140827/NEWS/140829742

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3. more.

Rules state regulations combat invasive species in NY
http://www.mpnnow.com/article/20140827/NEWS/140829667

Reed tours National Women's Hall of Fame targeted for rehab in Seneca Falls
http://www.mpnnow.com/article/20140827/NEWS/140829672

Court approves Libous challenger's signatures
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2014/08/27/libous-primary-challenger/14697763/

Guns of August rattle Troy
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Guns-of-August-rattle-Troy-5717404.php

Chris Churchill: City waits (and waits) for rebirth
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Churchill-City-waits-and-waits-for-rebirth-5717274.php

[hrmjustin]

4. Albany area news.

3 Years Since Tropical Storm Irene Flooded the Schoharie Creek
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764438/3-years-since-tropical-storm-irene-flooded-the-schoharie-creek/

Schoharie County Recovery Group Celebrates Recovery Efforts After Irene
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764545/schoharie-county-recovery-group-celebrates-recovery-efforts-after-irene/

Troy City Leaders Meet to Discuss Recent Crime
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764514/troy-city-leaders-meet-to-discuss-recent-crime/

Mayor Sheehan, East Greenbush Casino Developer Reach Tentative Revenue Agreement
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764450/mayor-sheehan--east-greenbush-casino-developer-reach-tentative-revenue-agreement/

Tributes to Tom Durkin as Saratoga Racing Season Wraps Up
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764581/tributes-to-tom-durkin-as-saratoga-racing-season-wraps-up/

Capital Region Business Beat: Yankee Trails is a True "Family" Company
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764421/capital-region-business-beat--yankee-trails-is-a-true--family--company/

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5. Buffalo news.

13 Fire Companies Respond To Early Morning Warehouse Fire In Blasdell
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764540/13-fire-companies-respond-to-early-morning-warehouse-fire-in-blasdell/

Men Charged in Connection to Westfield Homicide Return to Court
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764578/men-charged-in-connection-to-westfield-homicide-return-to-court/

Thruway Ramp Closes Overnight as Crews Work to Move Tractor-trailer
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764547/thruway-ramp-closes-overnight-as-crews-work-to-move-tractor-trailer/

Various Elected Officials Join Assemblyman's Call for Stadium Group Transparency
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764398/various-elected-officials-join-assemblyman-s-call-for-stadium-group-transparency/

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6. Medical director for Syracuse schools quits 'effective immediately'

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/08/medical_director_for_syracuse_schools_quits_effective_immediately.html#incart_m-rpt-2