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Statement from Russ Sciandra, New York State Director of Advocacy for the American Cancer Society regarding a newly issued restraining order barring New York State from collecting taxes on the sale of cigarettes to non-Indians on Seneca Nation land "We are disappointed that the state court

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding federal appeals court decision to lift stay on cigarette tax collection on reservations. “As soon as possible. That’s when New York State should begin collecting taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian reservations to non

Starting next week, our team will have a new Vice President for Advocacy! For over thirty years, Blair Horner has been one of New York State's leading advocates for consumer, public health and government reforms.

American Cancer Society Announces Appointment Of Blair Horner As Vice President For Advocacy; Horner’s First Day On May 2nd. New York And New Jersey Needs To Place Establishment Of Health Exchanges As Top End-Of-Session Priority Albany, NY (April 14, 2011) – The American Cancer Society of New York and New

John Seffrin and Lance Armstrong Team Up for Cancer Research Last week, John Seffrin and LIVESTRONG founder Lance Armstrong appeared together at a press conference in Washington, D.C. to send a message to Congress that cancer patients cannot wait any longer for new livesaving treatments. Joined by National

For Melissa Butera, becoming an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) legislative ambassador was natural, since she’s had family members and friends who have benefitted from an early cancer diagnosis.

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding slashing of the NYS Tobacco Control Program in the 2011-12 budget agreement. “It’s a good day to be a tobacco lobbyist in Albany. Big cuts demanded by the Assembly to the New York State

by Donald Distasio Chief Executive Officer American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey Over the past two weeks, we have kept you updated on the serious threats to the New York State Tobacco Control Program. First, the New York State Assembly voted to eliminate all funding for

By Donald Distasio Chief Executive Officer, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ Few services are as central to our mission as the Tobacco Control Program! The New York State Tobacco Control Program saves lives. In every corner of the state, this program is working in local communities to