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The New York State Association of Counties is a nonprofit bipartisan association serving the 62 counties of New York State including the City of New York. Organized in 1925, NYSAC mission is to represent, educate and advocate for Member Counties and the thousands of elected and appointed county officials who serve the public.
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2010 Press Releases
- County-Lead Task Force Promotes Better Farm Policies in New York -- March 15, 2010
- February Edition of NYSAC's Economy Watch Points to Potential for Renewed Economic Growth Ahead -- March 11, 2010
- Ravitch 5-Year Fiscal Plan Needs to be Tied to Long-Term Mandate Reform, Economic Recovery and Fiscal Responsibility -- March 10, 2010
- Statements of behalf of NYSAC and it's members, the 57 counties and the City of New York including it's five boroughs on State Revenue Forecast -- March 2, 2010
- New York Counties Create Blue Ribbon Task Force on Farming -- February 17, 2010
- Taxing Economic Development: Another Albany Initiative Standing in the Way of Rebuilding New York's Economy -- February 12, 2010
- NYSAC Drivers' Safety Program Promotes Smarter Drivers and Safer Roads -- February 4, 2010
- January Economy Watch Shows Signs of Hope -- Febraury 4, 2010
- Statewide Conference to Bring Collective Voice of 900 County Officials to Albany -- February 4,2010
- Statement by NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario on behalf of NY State's member counties regarding the proposed extension of federal aid in the form of increased Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage -- February 2, 2010
- Program Provides Discount Vision and Hearing Benefits to Participating Counties -- February 2, 2010
- Counties call on State Lawmakers to Negotiate a Budget that is Focused on the Future --January 25, 2010
- Continued Erosion of Sales Tax Receipts Leave County Coffers Lacking -- January 13, 2010
- Association of Counties Strengthens Position with Recent Staff Additions and Moves -- January 11, 2010
- December Economy Watch Shows State Economy at Crossroads -- January 11, 2010
- Albany County Executive and NYSAC Testify on Legal Services for the Poor -- January 7, 2010
- A Statement from NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario on Governor David Paterson's State of the State Address -- January 6, 2010
2009 Press Releases
- County Leaders to Hold Friday News Conference in Syracuse -- December 9, 2009
- Orange County Executive Ed Diana Elected to Lead Association of County Executives, Seeks to Curb State's Mandate System -- December 9, 2009
- November's NYSAC Economy Watch Shows Stable but Fragile Economy -- December 9, 2009
- County Executives Meet with Governor and LieutenantGovernor to Discuss State's Fiscal Challenges and Ways to Address Them -- December 4, 2009
- Advisory: County Executives to Respond to State Budget Gap Closing Efforts -- December 2, 2009
- Counties Applaud Passage of Comprehensive Mandate Relief Bill -- November 11, 2009
- Counties, Many Facing Own Deficits, Call on State to Address the Deficit -- November 9, 2009
- NYSAC's October Economy Watch continues to show stabilization in the economy but no clear signs of sustained growth -- November 6, 2009
Counties Renew Call for Increased State Funding for Critical Bridge Repairs -- October 29, 2009 - Adirondacks Fights Back Against Healthcare Crisis With Groundbreaking New Program To Improve Care For Thousands -- October 14, 2009
- Unique Alliance Localizes Health Care Reform -- October 7, 2009
- New York Counties Establish Innovative Carbon Credits -- October 2, 2009
- New York's Community Leaders Challenged to Tap Existing Assets for Brighter Economic Future, A Guest Column by Stephen J. Acquario, Executive Director of New York State Association of Counties -- September 30, 2009
- NYSAC's Economy Watch for September shows signs worst may be behind us -- September 30, 2009
- NYSAC Statement on Leaders' Meeting and Deficit Reduction Plan -- September 24, 2009
- County Delegates Elect President, Adopt Resolutions and Set Priorities -- September 22, 2009
- Genesee County's Mary Pat Hancock Elected NYSAC VP -- Septemver 22, 2009
- Orleans Chairman Henry Smith Tapped for NYSAC Board of Directors -- September 22, 2009
- Statewide County Conference in Saratoga to Activate Hundreds of County Officials for Future -- September 14, 2009
- News Advisory: Statewide County Conference to Bring Over 600 County Officials to Saratoga -- September 11, 2009
- County Government Institute Announces Upcoming Classes -- August 28, 2009
- Statewide County Conference to Focus on Tools for a Better Tomorrow -- August 19, 2009
- Latest NYSAC Economy Watch Reflects Daunting Economic Outlook, Need for State-Local Coordination -- July 31, 2009
- NYSAC Statement: State's Fiscal Recovery Plan Must Reduce Spending, Reflect Changing Economic Situation and Provide Greater Flexibility -- July 30, 2009
- Counties Receive National Awards for Meals on Wheels Service to Seniors -- July 28, 2009
- The California Wake Up Call: An OP ED by Stephen J. Acquario, Executive Director of New York State Association of Counties -- July 28, 2009
- Statement of NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario on behalf of New York State's 57 Counties and the City of New York -- July 10, 2009
- Latest NYSAC Economy Watch Indicates Continuing State Economic Decline -- July 8, 2009
- New York County Leader Takes Legal Action on Senate Stalemate: Asks Court to Determine Senate Leadership -- July 07, 2009
- A Statement by Stephen J. Acquario, executive director of the New York State Association of Counties, on behalf of the State's 57 counties and the City of New York Commending the Assembly and Renewing Call for Action in the State Senate -- June 23, 2009
- Counties Caught in the Gridlock: County Executives to hold a press conference and call on the state lawmakers to get back to the people's work -- June 17, 2009
- Guest Opinion-Growing Senior Citizen Population in NYS Calls for Realignment of Public Policies on Aging, by Stephen J. Acquario -- June 12, 2009
- A Statement by Director Stephen J. Acquario, New York State Association of Counties,on behalf of NY's 62 Counties On Governor David Paterson's Announcement of an Agreement to Create a New Pension Tier -- June 5, 2009
- Rescuing Health Care in the Adirondacks: Help is on the way -- June 2, 2009
- On State Leaders' Meeting to Address Property Tax Burden in New York State -- May 19, 2009
- State-County Worforce Team Aims to Leverage Federal Stimulus to Attract Jobs -- May 13, 2009
- Another Reimbursement Stream of State Funding Dries Up for Property Taxes -- May 12, 2009
- A MTA Bailout Statement by Stephen J. Acquario, Executive Director, NYSAC, on behalf of the 62 Counties -- May 6, 2009
- NYSAC Kicks Off Annual County Finance School, Celebrates National County Government Week -- May 6, 2009
- Latest NYSAC Economy Watch Gives Mixed Signals about the State's Economy -- May 1, 2009
- Further Erosion of Sales Tax Revenues Increasing Counties’ Fiscal Concerns
-- April 9, 2009 - Counties: Latest Moody’s Action Sends Fiscal Wake Up Call -- April 8, 2009
- County Prescription Discount Program Saves New York Residents $10 Million Dollars in 3 Years -- April 8, 2009
- County Leaders Commend State Legislature Restoring $16 Million to Public Health Initiatives, including Medical Examiners -- April 2, 2009
- Counties Applaud State Lawmakers for Continuing Historic Commitment to Pay Property Taxes on State-Owned Land -- April 1, 2009
- Latest NYSAC Economy Watch Shows Higher Unemployment, Lower Consumer Confidence and Reduced Home Values -- April 1, 2009
- State Association of Counties Applauds State Budget's Investments Designed to Improve Healthcare Services in the Adironack Region -- April 1, 2009
- Reforms to Drug Laws Come at a Cost to Property Taxpayers -- March 27, 2009
- The Great Empire State Loses More People: Exodus Continues -- March 19, 2009
- Counties Support Governor’s Plan to Reform the State Indigent Legal Defense Fund
-- March 17, 2009 - Counties Call for Increased State Funding for Critical Bridge Repairs -- March 17, 2009
- Alarming Job Losses Signal Need for State and Local Action -- March 6,2009
- NYSAC Report On The Gathering Economic Storm Provides A Roadmap For Realigning Public Policy For A More Prosperous Future In NY -- February 19, 2009
- Local Officials Convene in Albany, Urge State to Pay its Property Taxes -- January 30, 2009
- County Sales Tax Revenue Eroding in Midst of Economic Recession -- January 12, 2009
- Counties Say Federal Efforts to Increase Medicaid Funding Will Help Control Local Property Taxes -- January 8, 2009
- Counties Release Economy Watch to Improve Economic Development in NYS -- January 5, 2009
2008 Press Releases
- Counties Call for Local Infastructure Aid as Piece of Federal Stimulus Package -- December 30, 2008
- Counties: NYS Heading in the Wrong Direction -- December 22, 2008
- County Executives Pledge to Work with State Leaders to Reduce State Spending -- December 5, 2008
- County Testimony: Economic Crisis and State Budget Deficit Fuels Perfect Storm Brewing in New York State -- November 14, 2008
- A Statement in Response to Today's Budget Proposals put forth by Governor David Paterson -- November 12, 2008
- County Executives to State Leaders: Cut Spending, Don't Shift Costs to Property Taxpayers -- November 6, 2008
- County Executive Breslin Commended for Role in Preserving Indigent Defense -- October 22, 2008
- Pioneering Fulton County Provides Long-Term Stability for Taxpayers, Honored for being a Charter Member of Statewide Insurance Reciprocal -- October 14, 2008
- Government Conference Closes with County Delegates Pledging to Fight State Cost Shifts and Protect Property Taxpayers -- September 26, 2008
- Counties Brace for Gathering Financial Storm -- September 16, 2008
- County Officials Applaud Governor Paterson for Veto that Protect Property Taxpayers and Local Governments -- September 05, 2008
- Counties Convene to Help Pave the Road Home for Returning Veterans -- September 03, 2008
- County Officials to Convene in Niagara Falls Next Month -- August 21, 2008
- County Officials Urge State Leaders to Cut State Spending Without Having Property Taxpayers Make up Difference -- August 15, 2008
- NYSAC Urges State Leaders to Protect Property taxpayers -- August 11, 2008
- Counties Participate in State Home Heating Summitt Follow Up -- August 01, 2008
- NYSAC Announces Public Service Panel -- July 30, 2008
- Financial Crisis Requires State-Local Collaboration -- July 25, 2008
- Counties Share in $40 Million Pharmaceutical Settlement -- July 15, 2008
- Perfect Storm is Brewing in New York State -- June 19, 2008
- Seminar Focuses on the Impact of Population Losses and Gains -- May 7, 2008
- Counties Respond to Local Government Commission Report -- April 30, 2008
- NYSAC Brings Workforce Intelligence Project to Saratoga, Washington & Warren Counties -- April 24, 2008
- NYSAC Statement On Governor David Paterson’s First Veto -- April 23, 2008
- MEGA Press Release -- April 11, 2008
- Cook Chill, Counties Saving on Jail Costs -- April 10, 2008
- Counties Convene Summit to Address Health Care Crisis -- March 19, 2008
- Senate and Assembly Budgets Respond to Counties Concerns -- March 14, 2008
- County Officials from across Western New York to State Officials -- March 13, 2008
- A Statement from Stephen J. Acquario on behalf on the New York State Association of Counties -- March 12, 2008
- Counties from across US Adopt 9/11 Health Resolution -- March 5, 2008
- County Leaders Denounce State Cost Shifts to Local Taxpayers -- March 4, 2008
- Modernizing County Purhcasing Can Save Taxpayers Money -- February 26, 2008
- County Association Testifies before the NYS Property Tax Commission -- February 12, 2008
- County Testimony Details How Cost Shifts Will Squeeze Taxpayers -- February 5, 2008
- NYSAC Standing Committee Implores Governor to Collect Sales Taxes on Native American Lands -- January 28, 2008
- County Colleagues Honor Eight New Pelletier Institute Graduates -- January 28, 2008
- Statement in Response to Governor Spitzer's Commission of Property Tax Relief -- January 23, 2008
- Statement in Response to Governor Spitzer's State of Upstate Address -- January 16, 2008
NYSAC TV
The Following Video Clips have been captured and posted to help keep our members informed and up-to-date with the news and events impacting New York State counties.
- Two Percent State Budget Cost Shift will Impact County Taxpayers -- YouTube video
2007 Press Releases
- County Leaders Say Reforming Pre-School Program Will Reduce Property Taxes--December 12, 2007
- County and State Officials Meet to Discuss Bridges---September 27, 2007
- County and State Officials Partner to Help New Yorkers
Receive Property Tax Relief---September 27, 2007
- Diverse Group of Healthcare and Business Leaders, Environmentalists and Elected Officials Meet To Address Massive Healthcare Crisis In Adirondack Region---August 30, 2007
- County Officials Prepare for the Challenges of Counting Households and People for the 2010 Cencus---August 16, 2007
- New Law Gives Counties Another Option to Help Protect Kids---August 8, 2007
- NYSAC Applauds Gov's Sustainable Wage Veto:---August 1, 2007
- New State Law Helps Reduce the High Cost of Recidivism and Increase Public Safety---July 22, 2007
- Albany County Executive Michael Breslin Receives Excellence in Leadership Award--June 20, 2007
- NYSAC to Host Municipal Energy Coalition's Bid Opening for Renewable Energy Credits-- June 19, 2007
- More releases
2008 State Budget Clips
Counties Lobby Against Cost Shifts (March 2008)
- County executives blast cost-shifting -- Times Herald Record
- County executives warn of tax increases, blame state -- Journal News
- State budget could mean tax hikes, but more school aid -- TV Channel 12
- Budget cuts to hurt localities -- Star Gazette
- Your Taxes Could Be Going Up -- WETM Channel 18
- Budget falling short of responsibilities -- Capital News 9
- Counties warn of tax hikes, cuts in services -- Times Union
- Schools May Benefit From Budget -- Democrat and Chronicle
- Welfare Shift to New York Counties -- New York Post
- County Executives Unite To Fight Spending Plan -- Post Journal
Counties React to Exec State Budget Proposal - Newsclips (Jan-Feb 2008)
- Taxing the Counties -- Buffalo News Editorial
- Proposal hurts local taxpayers -- The Leader Herald
- Brooks, Spitzer Spar Trade Jabs -- Democrat and Chronicle
- Picente: Sales tax hinges on state costs -- Utica OD
- County Officials hit Spitzer budget's effect -- Journal News
- Spitzer eyes counties to balance budget -- Buffalo News
- Spitzer Budget Boosts County Taxes 2% -- Journal News
- Loss of Aid Would Hit Hard -- Schenectady Gazette
- Budget plan just shifts the burden -- Troy Record
- Edwards Worries About Tax Increase -- The Post Journal
- Mahonie Objects to Spitzer Budget -- Syracuse Post Standard
- Debate over state spending heats up -- News 10 Now