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After failed attempts to reach a compromise with Governor Hochul and State Legislators, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) is calling on state leaders to reject any language in the state budget that would establish a new mandate on all counties to develop individual EMS plans with oversight under a Statewide EMS council.

Our latest blog post examines the potential county impact of cuts and reforms to the Medicaid program that are being considered by Congress.

In recognition of Earth Day, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) is urging the State Legislature to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S.1464/A.1749)—and to strengthen the bill by explicitly including printed paper under its provisions. The legislation represents an opportunity to address New York's growing waste management crisis while easing the financial burden on local governments. 

The Oswego County Public Defender’s Office has an immediate opening for a First Assistant Public Defender.

This week, NYSAC renewed its call to New York State legislators to adopt a more equitable and responsible fiscal approach in the state budget process. In a letter to lawmakers earlier in the budget process, we emphasized a fundamental principle: government leaders must adhere to the same standards we ask of our constituents.

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, NYSAC released recommendations for strengthening 9-1-1 services in New York.

The report outlines the challenges counties face, exposes critical funding issues, and provides clear policy recommendations to build a stronger emergency communications system, including urging the state to end the diversion of 9-1-1 funds.

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) released recommendations for strengthening 9-1-1 services in New York. The report outlines the challenges counties face, exposes critical funding issues, and provides clear policy recommendations to build a stronger emergency communications system, including urging the state to end the diversion of 9-1-1 funds.

April is National County Government Month, a time to recognize the vital role counties play in our everyday lives. As part of this celebration, we are thrilled to share a special publication:"100 Ways Counties Serve Their Communities." This commemorative report is a sweeping tribute to the countless — and often overlooked — ways New York's 62 counties work to strengthen communities and improve quality of life.

On Thursday, after a lot of arm-twisting, the House finally passed the Senate approved Budget Resolution, allowing the committees in both the House and Senate to begin writing the bills that will implement tax and spending changes.

Limited landfill capacity across New York has county and municipal governments scrambling to frame plans for getting ahead of the looming solid waste crisis.