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ACS CAN of New York empowers citizens to hold their lawmakers accountable for their words and their actions. We demand that our leaders not only talk about fighting cancer but take real steps toward decreasing the number of people suffering and dying from cancer.

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2018 Day At The Capitol Attendees
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2019 New York State Day at the Capitol Registration

Thank you for your interest in joining us on April 29th! Please fill out the survey below in order to participate.

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NY: Improve Reporting on Physical Education in New York City

While significant improvements have been achieved since the City Council first approved a Physical Education Reporting Law in 2015, more work remains.  

Improve Reporting on Physical Education in New York City
New York

NYC Healthy Neighborhood Campaign Coalition

Your help is needed to ensure that Mayor de Blasio and the City Council do their part to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the tools that help support a balanced diet and a healthier life.

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New York Priorities

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Support continues to build in NY for Tobacco 21

February 11, 2019
New York

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network • American Heart Association American Lung Association • American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation • Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids • The Children’s Agenda • Children’s Defense Fund-New York • Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York • Community Health Care Association of New York State •

ACS CAN testifies at NYS Legislative Budget Health Hearing

February 6, 2019
New York

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Sr. Director, Julie Hart, testifed this week to lawmakers on the importance of cancer fighting policies in the state. Cancer remains the second leading killer in New York. An estimated 111,870 state residents will be diagnosed with cancer this year. NY at a glance:

Testimony of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee

January 30, 2019
New York

January 30, 2019 • New York, NY Chair Levine and members of the Health Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Bill Sherman and I am Managing Director for Government Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nonprofit,

At New York City Council Hearing ACS CAN Calls For Prohibiting the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

January 30, 2019
New York

NEW YORK, NY – January 30, 2019 – American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Managing Director for Government Relations Bill Sherman strongly advocated for Int 1345-2019 and Int 1362 at a New York City Council Health Committee Hearing today. Sherman spoke about the importance of the legislation

New York Events

March 9, 2019
New York, NY

New York Volunteer Summit (Downstate)

Join new and veteran volunteers from across New York for our annual volunteer training. Together we will: Celebrate our 2018 wins Learn new skills to become a more effective advocate Get a full update of our 2019 State and Federal Legislative Priorities- including increasing funding for cancer research, fighting tobacco...

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March 9, 2019
LATHAM, NY

New York Volunteer Summit (Capitol Region)

Join new and veteran volunteers from across New York for our annual volunteer training. Together we will: Celebrate our 2018 wins Learn new skills to become a more effective advocate Get a full update of our 2019 State and Federal Legislative Priorities- including increasing funding for cancer research, fighting tobacco...

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March 9, 2019
LATHAM, NY

New York Volunteer Summit (Capitol Region)

Join new and veteran volunteers from across New York for our annual volunteer training. Together we will: Celebrate our 2018 wins Learn new skills to become a more effective advocate Get a full update of our 2019 State and Federal Legislative Priorities- including increasing funding for cancer research, fighting tobacco...

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State Contacts

Danielle McMullen
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
518.774.6894
Julie Hart
Senior Government Relations Director, New York
[email protected]
518-505-7833
Marc Kaplan
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
518-796-1038
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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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