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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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Protect New Yorkers from Big Tobacco

Did you know that 1 out of 3 cancer deaths are linked to smoking?  We know that smoking causes at least 17 different types of cancer. By increasing the price of tobacco, the governor can help prevent kids from starting to smoke and help current smokers quit. Sign the petition. Ask Governor Cuomo to put the health of New Yorkers before Big Tobacco.

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New York

Raise the cigarette tax to save lives from tobacco

Smoking still causes nearly 23,000 deaths in NY each year. Our lawmakers have the power to change this grim statistic by increasing the tax on tobacco products. New Yorker’s have experienced enough hardship and loss in 2020. Send a message to your lawmakers today!

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New York

Stop Big Tobacco from luring kids with flavors

This back to school season looks different, but one health threat remains the same - Big Tobacco is still trying to hook our kids with flavors like menthol, mint, and cherry. Join youth advocates in calling on our lawmakers to protect NY kids by restricting the sale of all flavored tobacco products.

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New York Senior Government Relations Director Julie Hart Hosts New Virtual Conversation Series

October 13, 2020
New York

Watch our Cancer Chats Series to learn more about how policy changes can help fight cancer.

Dramatic New Statistics Released by NYSDOH Show High Number of Young Cancer Patients Struggle with Tobacco Addiction

October 7, 2020
New York

The New York State Department of Health released statistics today showing that cancer patients and survivors still struggle with tobacco addiction. ACS CAN Senior New York Government Relations Director Julie Hart is calling for an increase in tobacco taxes and to use that revenue to fund the Tobacco Control Program.

New York State Lights of Hope Challenge!

August 6, 2020
New York

The New York State’s Lights of Hope challenge is on! We hope you have your page created and ready to share! Whoever raises the most money August 1 - August 14 will receive an ACS CAN branded item of their choice valued up to $50. Send e-mails, ask your friends,

The Use of Tobacco Coupons and Multi-Pack Discounts to End Tomorrow in New York State

June 30, 2020
New York

On July 1, 2020 new measues become law that will protect New Yorkers from some strategies of Big Tobacco that attract people to the dangerous addiction.

New York Events

November 20, 2020
NY

The Future of Cancer Care Policy Forum (Virtual)

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading advocacy organization working every day to make issues facing cancer patients a national and state priority. Future of Cancer Care Policy Forum Speakers...

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State Contacts

Rebecca Oechsner
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
518.275.1587
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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