Advocating for Municipalities and Communities
in Rural
Upstate New York
Upstate New York Towns Association promotes the specific needs of municipalities in rural upstate New York and addresses problems specific to the region. From affordable BROADBAND access, to Critical EMS legislation, to Farm Bills, to Infected Blacklegged ticks and Lyme disease, we work towards supporting rural NYS and safeguarding the freedoms
in our upstate communities.
Broadband Advocacy
We champion affordable and reliable broadband access for rural communities in upstate New York, bridging the digital divide for a connected future. Securing reliable broadband for all New Yorkers.
Healthcare Initiatives
Our efforts extend to advocating for the state to make a greater effort to inform its citizens about the danger of ticks and tick-borne illnesses. Ticks here in New York can be infected with viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Their bites pass on pathogens leading to the most common tick-borne illness, Lyme Disease and life threatening diseases like Anaplasmosis and spotted fever. UNYTA has visited Albany to lobby for ways to get more people informed about the dangers of tick bites.
Freedom Preservation
Guarding the freedoms of upstate communities, we work to protect the rights and interests of residents, with a goal of ensuring NYS citizens keep their freedoms.
About Upstate New York Towns Association
Empowering Upstate Communities
At Upstate New York Towns Association, we are dedicated to advocating for the unique needs of rural municipalities in upstate New York. Our focus ranges from addressing broadband accessibility to tackling healthcare challenges like Lyme disease. Join us in protecting the freedoms and wellbeing of upstate towns.
Serving the
Unique Needs and Interests
of Upstate
New York Towns
Editor's note: Upstate New York Towns Association (UNYTA) has been at the forefront of the push for easily accessible and affordable broadband for all NYS residents.
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Lyme Disease Awareness
Ticks are common in the Northeast, with high numbers in NYS and throughout the Southern Tier. As a result, tick-borne diseases have been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant health threat to people and pets. While Lyme disease is most common, with 33,000 cases reported in the Middle Atlantic Region in 2022, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis (spotted fever), and Babesiosis all pose threats. That’s why it's important to be well-informed.
-NYS Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo
NYS Poverty Rates by County,2020
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Programs Are Held To Update & Inform
Elected Officials & Town Employees
Topics presented to date:
- Classifying EMS as an essential Service
- Accessible, Reliable, and Affordable Technology
- Tick-Borne Diseases—Prevention and Education
- Emerald Ash Borer – Cost of Removing Dead Ash Trees in Municipal right of Ways
- The Increasing Number of Homeless People
- Can Land Owned by New York State Be Sold and Put Back on the Tax Rolls?
- Upstate New York Farming Concerns
- Public/Private Partnerships-Building Fiber Networks
- Tick borne diseases in NY- What you need to know
- Keys to Animal Adventure Park's Success
- How to Become a Clean Energy Community
- Local Update of Census Addresses
- Business Climate in New York State
- What are Municipalities' Responsibilities for Cemeteries?
- Economic Development in Tioga County-Lessons Learned
- Govenor Cuomo's New NYS Broadband Program
- PILOTS- Local Government Authority vs IDA Authority
- Wind Power Development
- Challenges of Transportation for Rural Residents
- What Municipalities Need to Know About Solar Farms
- How IF Becomes WHEN with Economic Development
- Update on Affordable Care Act; Implications for Municipalities
- Future of Broadband for Rural areas in Upstate NY
- State Constitutional Convention Delegate Eligibility
- NY State's Property Tax Cap, Property Tax Freeze and Government Efficiency Plans
- Upstate on Broadband Expansion
- New Amsterdam, A Brief History of Dividing NY State
- Streamlining a Solar Permitting Process for Municipalities
- Using Technology for Shared Municipal Services
- 2015 Tax Cap and Planning for Future Years
- Tax Freeze and Circuit Breaker: How Albany Continues to Tie the Hands of Local Governments
- Local Government Efficiency Program
- Innovative Readiness Training
- Public Safety Technology Challenges in Upstate NY
- Broadband in Upstate New York- What are the opportunities for expansion and funding
- Let New York Work: A five point plan to help our Municipalities control costs
- OSHA's New Hazardous Communications/Global Harmonized Standard
- OSC's Fiscal Stress Monitoring System
- Property Tax Cap- Year three update
- Health Care Reform Overview
- How to Promote Upstate Communities
- Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
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