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2020 New York State Legislative Summary

June 12, 2020
New York

Due to the pandemic, the New York State Legislative Session looked a bit different this year. Even though things ran a bit differently, we still had major wins for cancer patients and fighters across New York State. We maintained funding for the Tobacco Control Program, Cancer Services Program and funding

Survey: Cancer Patients, Including New Yorkers, Increasingly Face COVID-19 Health Impact

May 27, 2020
New York

A new survey shows that cancer patients are being impacted by COVID-19.

On ‘No Menthol’ Sunday, Public Health and Social Justice Organizations Call to End Sale of All Flavored Tobacco

May 17, 2020
New York

On the day before New York State's flavored e-cigerette law takes affect, public health and social justice organizations ask for the sale of all menthol tobacco roducts to also be prohibited.

Survivors and Cancer Advocates Ask Lawmakers to Pass Measures to Fight Cancer

May 7, 2020
New York

Hundreds of cancer survivors and advocates are participating in a virtual Day at the Capitol to ask lawmakers to preserve funding for lifesaving screenings.

31 Health Organizations Ask for Protection of Public Health Funding and Medicaid

April 29, 2020
New York

ACS CAN joined with 30 other organizations to ask Governor Cuomo to support funding for life saving and health protecting programs in New York State.

An Update on Health Insurance for New Yorkers

April 21, 2020
New York

Navigating the health system can be challenging under normal circumstances. In these times of COVID-19 with loss of jobs and incomes, it is even more difficult. ACS CAN has compiled the list below to assist you in finding what you need and explain what is available to you in relation

Survey: COVID-19 Affecting Patients’ Access to Cancer Care

April 15, 2020
New York

A survey has been released reporting the extent to which COVID-19 is touching cancer patients.

New York State’s 2020-2021 Enacted Budget

April 13, 2020
New York

Highlights of the 2020-2021 Enacted New York State Budget related to ACS CAN Advocacy. We maintained funding for Cancer screening, tobacco control and obesity prevention. We also had wins related to pharmacy sales, e-cigarettes, tobacco coupons, advertising, selling to minors, vaping and Medicaid prescriber prevails.

ACS CAN Reacts to Budget Measure Aimed at Curbing Tobacco Use

April 2, 2020
New York

The New York State Legislature has ageed to a budget that addresses tobacco use. ACS CAN Senior New York Government Relations Director Julie Hart commented.