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WASHINGTON, DC – September 11, 2017 – Sandra Cassese of Woodstock was awarded the Volunteer Award for Excellence in Advocacy by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her efforts to help make cancer a national priority. Each year, a lead volunteer who has demonstrated strong, consistent

NEW YORK, NY – August 28, 2017 – Mayor Bill de Blasio signed seven bills into law today aimed at reducing the use of dangerous tobacco products in New York City and to save lives. The enactment of these laws will help achieve the goal of our leaders to

The local cancer community – researchers, patients, advocates, community leaders, friends and family – gathered today at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in West Harrison, NY, to call on Congress to reject any cuts to federal cancer research funding and support an increased budget for this lifesaving work.

WEST HARRISON, NY – Aug. 16, 2017 – The local cancer community – researchers, patients, advocates, community leaders, friends and family – will gather on Wednesday, August 23 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 500 Westchester Avenue, West Harrison, NY 10604 at 5:30 pm for a Rally for Research

The New York City Council today passed seven bills that will take dramatic action to reduce the use of dangerous tobacco products in New York and to save lives. In April, city leaders announced their support of a comprehensive tobacco control legislative package and a goal to reduce the number

ALBANY, NY – June 20, 2017 – The New York State Assembly has passed legislation (A.516-a), Rosenthal) to restrict the use of e-cigarettes in public places where combustible cigarettes cannot be used. The bill has already been passed by the New York State Senate and an earlier version had

ALBANY, NY – June 19, 2017 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network applauded the New York State Senate for passing legislation (S.2543-a, Hannon), to expand the Clean Indoor Air Act to include e-cigarettes. Similar legislation passed the Assembly earlier this year. Julie Hart, director of New York of

ALBANY, NY – June 14, 2017 – The New York State Assembly Codes Committee voted today in support of a bill (A7218) to prohibit the use of indoor tanning devices by minors under the age of 18. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanks the members of