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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.

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

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

February 14, 2019
New York

More than 40,000 New York City residents were diagnosed with cancer annually between 2011-15 New report calls on Mayor de Blasio and the City Council to take decisive steps to reduce cancer The complete report may be found here. NEW YORK, NY –

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 •

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:

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,

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

January 15, 2019
New York

ALBANY, NY –Jan. 15, 2019 – Governor Cuomo’s budget and legislative package contains proposals, including tobacco 21, to address the dangers of tobacco. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network New York Senior Government Relations Director Julie Hart released this statement following delivery of Governor Cuomo’s State of the State