Press Releases

NYSAC has released its 2026 Legislative Program, outlining county priorities for the upcoming State Legislative Session and calling for a strong state–county partnership to address growing fiscal pressures, federal policy uncertainty, and rising costs driven by state mandates.

Fifth annual Operation Green Light campaign creates visible tribute to the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.

This year’s Annual Meeting is especially significant as it marks NYSAC’s 100th anniversary.

Raising earnings limitation from $35,000 to $50,000, providing local governments with the flexibility to address urgent staffing needs while ensuring that seasoned professionals can afford to return to public service roles without devastating impacts to their retirement benefits.

Counties urge the State to take immediate action to transfer state-ready inmates from county jails to state prisons without delay. This is not merely a matter of procedural efficiency, it is a pressing financial and operational concern affecting counties across the state.

Counties call for strategic action to support a more robust and affordable energy supply for communities for new housing projects, economic development, and a stronger grid infrastructure amid the state’s renewable energy transition

The award recognizes Church's exceptional leadership, visionary strategic planning, and unwavering dedication to public service.

Counties call on Congress to reject proposed budget that would strip vital healthcare coverage and food assistance from more than 2 million New Yorkers.

County leaders and finance officers are calling on the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to address serious deficiencies in providing counties with the necessary information to distribute local cannabis tax revenue to municipalities.