PULTENEY -- Representatives from 19 counties in western New York met Friday at the Steuben Brewing Company for updates on state and local issues. The Western NY Intercounty Association meeting included an introduction on the future of utility rates reduction for municipal buildings, through shared services. Chad and Jim Zimar, of Steuben Brewing Company, also gave a presentation on how "Community Supported Agriculture" has benefited their business and supports local and agri-business industries. The association represents the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
