Updates matching "New York"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2009 BIG TOBACCO TACTICS THAT PREYED ON KIDS ARE BANNED BY HISTORIC BILL Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding U.S. Senate passage of the Family Smoking Prevention Tobacco Control Act. “This historic legislation thwarts decades of

An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that junk food is routinely sold in New York City schools through vending machines and school stores. These sales undermine efforts of the federal and state governments and the New York City Department of Education to reduce

On May 27, 2009, representatives of the American Cancer Society participated in a hearing and press event to promote a new Environmental Bond Act in New York State. Below is a statement, just released, by David Momrow, senior vice president of cancer control for the American Cancer Society of New

Representatives of the American Cancer Society participated in a press event in Albany on Monday morning calling for new laws to help combat obesity rates in New York. Below is a statement, just released, by Donald Distasio, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey.

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: May 5, 2009 MEANINGFUL HEALTHCARE REFORM MEANS MORE NEW YORKERS WILL SURVIVE CANCER Statement from Donald

The news from Albany isn't good as we head into the final days of negotiations on the New York State budget. Now comes word that the tobacco control program will be slashed by a shocking 20%. Below is a statement, just released, by Donald Distasio, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey.

Hope Lodge guests and Legislative Ambassadors from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network gathered gathered at Hope Lodge New York City to watch President Obama's Address to Congress. The evening included a pot luck dinner and a fund-raiser for ACS CAN. Hope Lodge provides free temporary housing for cancer

Access Denied: Real People and Real Stories from the Health Care Crisis Benetta and Patrick Sarro Saratoga, NY She was a waitress and he was a truck driver. They met when Pat stopped on the road for a snack and were together in a loving relationship

Access Denied: Real People and Real Stories from the Health Care Crisis Ellena Bennett Albany, NY Ellena Bennett is a 27-year-old doctoral student and three-time cancer survivor who lost both parents to cancer at a young age. She receives her health insurance under COBRA, which covers