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ACS CAN Urges Governor Cuomo to Strengthen Emergency Flavor E-Cigarette Rules

September 15, 2019
New York

Governor Cuomo has released rules prohibiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in New York State. The rule exempts menthlol.

New York Enacts Tobacco 21

July 16, 2019
New York

Governor Cuomo has signed legislation into law that prohibits the sale of all tobacco products to those younger than 21.

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

Leading Health Organizations Make the Case for Tobacco 21

February 26, 2019
New York

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids today kicked off a campaign to present 21 reasons to each New York State lawmaker on the importance of enacting legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco to those younger than 21. One message presented in compelling graphic form will be delivered each day. This legislation is commonly referred to as Tobacco 21.

ACS CAN Publishes Op-ed on "Dangers in the food deserts"

February 26, 2019
New York

Danger in the food deserts Access to affordable healthy options should be a right of all New Yorkers BY MARK LEVINE AND MICHAEL DAVOLI PUBLISHED FEB 26, 2019 AT 3:00 PM (UPDATED FEB 26, 2019) In his annual State of the City address earlier this month, Mayor Bill

ACS CAN testifies at NYC Council hearing on healthy restaurant kids menu legislation

February 25, 2019
New York

Testimony of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee February 25, 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 I