Updates matching "New York"

The New York State Senate is holding a hearing in Albany on the issue of cigarette tax collection on Indian reservations. As part of his proposed 2010-2011 NYS budget, Gov. Paterson directed the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance to draft regulations to collect this tax. Addressing tax evasion, plus

In his 2010-2011 NYS budget proposal, Gov. Paterson proposed a $1.00 increase in the tax on a pack of cigarettes. If enacted, the New York State cigarette tax would be the highest in the nation at $3.75 per pack. Gov. Paterson Proposes Highest

Gov. Paterson has recently mentioned that he is considering a $1.00 increase to the state's cigarette tax in order to raise needed revenue for health programs in the state's budget.

The following letter was sent by Peter Slocum, American Cancer Society vice president of advocacy, to Governor David Paterson expressing concern regarding potential development of a casino by the Shinnecock Indian Tribe on Long Island. Specific concerns include compliance with the NYS Clean Indoor Air law and collection of taxes

Dr. Clare Bradley, Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society in New York and New Jersey is testifying this afternoon in front of the New York City Council. The Council has scheduled hearings on the controversy surrounding mammography and the life-saving value of early detection. Below is a statement

Host a holiday party with your elected officials to educate them on important issues facing the cancer community. Work with your advocacy staff partners to find out if you can help organize this type of event.

NEWS from the American Cancer Society For media inquiries, contact: Angela Pause Smith – 518.454.4039 (office) or 518.339.6339 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2009 TOLL OF MID-YEAR BUDGET CUTS WILL BE LIVES OF NEW YORKERS, HIGHER COSTS TO TAXPAYERS Statement

For Immediate Release: December 2, 2009 Angela Pause Smith (ACS): 518-454-4039 (office) or 518-339-6339 (cell), [email protected] Public health groups condemn Paterson’s cut to Tobacco Control Program 25,500 New Yorkers lose their lives each year due to cigarette use, yet DRP cuts lifesaving

Breast cancer affects more women in New York than any other cancer, and an estimated 2,550 New Yorkers will die from the disease this year. We can't afford to leave New York women without access to life-saving cancer screening!