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NY: 2019 Share Your Cancer Story

Thank you for sharing your cancer story. These stories allow us to show how real people are impacted not only by their cancer diagnosis but by the choices that lawmakers make every day. By sharing your story, you empower others and create change. 

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Drug Formulary Bill Passes Assembly

June 17, 2019
New York

ACS CAN thanks the New York State Assembly for passing a bill that protects New York State residents from having their health insurers change their drug formularies mid-year.

Social Justice Groups, Parent Advocates and Public Health Organizations Kick Off “Flavors Hook Kids NYC” Campaign

April 18, 2019
New York

Social Justice Groups, Parent Advocates and Public Health Organizations Kick Off “Flavors Hook Kids NYC” Campaign Call on City Leaders to Restrict the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Nearly 81 Percent of Young Smokers Start with a Flavored Product NEW YORK, NY

ACS CAN Lauds Senate for Passing Tobacco 21

April 1, 2019
New York

ALBANY, NY - April 1, 2019 - The New York State Senate today passed legislation that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. The legislation passed the Assembly in March. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New York Senior Government Relations Director Julie

ACS CAN Testifies on 2019-20 Preliminary NYC Budget

March 18, 2019
New York

Tesimony by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee March 18, 2019 • New York, NY Chair Levine and members of the Health Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Michael Davoli and

New York Events

November 8, 2019
New York, NY

2019 ACS CAN Policy Forum & Breakfast in New York City

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is hosting an annual policy forum, The Future of Cancer Care: From Discovery to Delivery , in New York City, Friday, November 8, 2019, 8-10am. This policy forum and networking event brings together leaders in business, cancer research, innovation, policy...

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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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