Public Health

Moving cannabis out of the unregulated black market will have public health, public safety, criminal justice, and economic implications for which counties will want to prepare. This webinar provides county leaders with an overview of adult-use cannabis in New York State and begin to discuss how it will impact local governments. 

In this webinar, we hear from national experts about strategies and messaging that county leaders and local health officials can use to reassure the public of the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage everyone eligible to get vaccinated. 

On March 31, 2021, the Governor signed into law the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, A.1248A (Peoples-Stokes)/S.854A(Krueger), which legalizes adult-use cannabis with the stated goal of generating significant new revenue.

The Food Connect Map, created by the Food Pantries for the Capital District, is an online interactive tool found on The Food Pantries' website, it is a comprehensive listing of food pantries and community meal sites across New York State.

Leaders across New York have been supporting their communities through a number of measures intended to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and rebuild their local economies.

Health services are increasingly at risk if New York State continues to withhold critical funding to local governments.

Toxic chemicals known as “emerging contaminants” have been discovered nationwide.

Now that the worst of the health crisis hopefully behind us, New York faces an economic crisis the likes of which have not been seen in generations.

The coronavirus is fast, it is intense, and we are responding with rapid innovation to strengthen our preparedness with the ultimate goal of saving lives.

NYSAC's Executive Director Stephen Acquario discusses how counties are adapting and taking necessary steps to keep communities safe and healthy.