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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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2021 ACS CAN New York Cancer Action Week

Our yearly New York lobby event has a new name and is moving to a virtual platform! Join us for our first Cancer Action Week happening March 1st through 5th. The event will include virtual meetings with key legislators and a week of easy online actions for our whole network to particpate in. 

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New York

Make Cancer Prevention, Detection and Treatment a Priority in 2021

The 2021 state legislative session starts this week and ACS CAN will be working to make sure the voices of cancer patients, survivors, and ACS CAN volunteers are heard by the New York Legislature. Please take a minute to tell Governor Cuomo about our priorities this session and how he can help reduce the cancer burden for New Yorkers.

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New York

Help Keep Medication Affordable for New Yorkers

Send a message to state lawmakers asking them to support legislation in New York to prohibit the use of copay accumulator programs that increase the cost of prescription drugs for cancer patients and others. Help cancer patients and others afford the medication they need. With the cost of medicine and insurance on the rise, patients need assistance now more than ever.

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Health Groups Ask for Increased Tobacco Tax

December 15, 2020
New York

Several public health organzations ask Governor Cuomo for increase tobacco tax.

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

November 19, 2020
New York

ACS CAN marked the Great American Smokeout by asking for increased tobacco taxes in New York State.

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.

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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