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This episode features a presentation from two local emergency service providers on the legislative initiative to Rescue EMS. We are grateful to Alanna Badgley, a paramedic, and President of the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics Local 20 union, and Steven Kroll, Chief of the Delmar/Bethlehem EMS and Legislative Chair of the New York State Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Association. The presentation includes their personal experiences, challenges in local communities across New York State, and context for local leaders in the fight to Rescue EMS.
This episode features a conversation on what county officials need to know about GASB 96 lease standard implementation. NYSACs Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Dave Lucas Tim Doyle and Keeley Ann Hines from NYSAC’s partner The Bonadio Group. They discuss what GASB 87 and 96 are, how they will affect financial reporting, and advice for the implementation and continuous monitoring of these standards. The Bonadio Group has compiled a Best Practices document, which you can find on their website.
This episode features a conversation about the innovative steps Erie County has taken to ensure mental health care reaches communities in need and is incorporated into first aid and disaster response. NYSAC’s Legislative/Policy Coordinator Alex Regan is joined by Arica Rouse from Erie County’s Office of Health Equity, as well as Sarah Bonk from the Erie County Department of Mental Health. They discuss what mental health first aid training entails, how to create accessible conversations around mental health, and how to implement trauma-informed care into county operations. You can find both the Office of Health Equity Newsletters and County Health Equity Report on Erie County’s website.
This episode features a conversation with Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Executive and the new President of the New York State County Executives’ Association. You’ll hear about his background in local government, up and coming economic development in Orange County, and a vision for the year ahead in advocacy and partnership.
This episode features a conversation with Dan McCoy, Albany County Executive and President of NYSAC. This conversation focuses on his path to county government leadership, how his experience in the military and as a first responder continues to shape his public service, and what’s in store for county advocacy in New York State over the year ahead.
At the start of the new year, our team has outlined key legislative priorities for New York’s counties during the 2024 State Legislative Session. Legislative Director Ryan Gregoire and Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Dave Lucas provide this snapshot into the year ahead.
For our first episode of the new year, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Joseph Rulison, CEO and Co-Founder of three + one. This episode provide a financial outlook for county leaders, and predictions on short-term interest rates and inflation as we start up in 2024.
This episode focuses on Erie County’s recently reintroduced Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs program (pronounced “shin”). This free resource and referral program aims to improve care coordination for infants, children, and youth from birth to 21 years old who have a serious or chronic medical, physical, behavioral, emotional, or developmental condition.
Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce-Nimz is Evanna Ramos, Program Coordinator for Erie County’s Office of Health Equity.
This episode features a snapshot from our legislative team on the county impact from the 2023 State Legislative Session. NYSAC’s Legislative Director Ryan Gregoire is joined by NYSAC Counsel Patrick Cummings for the conversation.
This episode features a conversation on Cayuga County’s DREAMS Project, a records management solution which stands for Digital Records Electronic Access Management System. This project aims to providing better value of services to the county and its taxpayers, as well as save money by implementing a sustainable, scalable, financially viable, and operationally efficient technological solution.
Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce-Nimz is Sue Dwyer, Cayuga County Clerk, and Michael McNeill, Records Retention Administrator for Cayuga County.
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