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New York State Lawmakers Can Make A Difference in the Fight Against Cancer American Cancer Society 2011 NYS Legislative Agenda Tackles Health Care, Tobacco, Obesity and Indoor Tanning Albany, NY – The American Cancer Society of NY & NJ (ACS) has announced its legislative priorities for the

Fight Back Against Cancer this December

The letter below was delivered to Gov. Paterson today from the American Cancer Society to express concern over reports that a proposed casino in the Catskills will include smoking areas, leaving workers and patrons exposed to deadly secondhand smoke. By Hand November 19, 2010 Honorable David Paterson Governor State

Statement from Peter Slocum, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding new rules requiring large, graphic warning labels on cigarette packs and ads.

Fight Back Against Cancer this November

Continuing the Fight Against Cancer Through Advocacy by Peter Slocum Vice President for Advocacy in New York and New Jersey The 2010 Midterm elections changed the political landscape across much of the United States. Republicans took back control of the House of Representatives -- gaining at least

For Immediate Release: There Is No Safe Level Of Secondhand Smoke – Period Statement from Dr. Maureen Killackey, CMO of the American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding the proposed expansion of New York City’s Clean Air Act: "Secondhand smoke is a

Fight Back Against Cancer this October

Amicus Brief Filed in Rochester American Cancer Society signs on to Amicus Brief in State Case on Cigarette Taxes Additional Resources: NYS Tobacco Tax Evasion Fact Sheet >>> ACS Files Brief in Buffalo Federal Case