NYSAC's Executive Director Stephen Acquario gives an update on the state budget, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the local, state, and federal levels. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joins him on the call highlights actions being taken in Erie County, and to discuss challenges with testing.

In this episode, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr to discuss how he and his staff are implementing safety measures in correctional facilities and throughout the county. 

In this episode, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler to discuss the impact of the pandemic on operations for a county’s prosecuting office.

NYSAC's Executive Director Stephen Acquario discusses how counties are adapting and taking necessary steps to keep communities safe and healthy. He also highlights regional, state, and federal efforts to address this public health crisis. Ulster County Executive Patrick Ryan joins Acquario to discuss mobile testing.

 NYSAC's Executive Director Stephen Acquario gives an update local, state, and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is joined on the call by David Sodergren of IBM. 

NYSAC's Executive Director Stephen Acquario discusses local, state, and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This episode is a special edition from our daily updates on the COVID-19 public health emergency, and is adapted from a conference call on county emergency response.

Guests Steven McLaughlin – Rensselaer County Executive

James Gordon – Director of Central Services, Rensselaer County

NYSAC Hosts Stephen Acquario – Executive Director

Kate Pierce - Multimedia Specialist

ER Anywhere is an online platform for Medicaid recipients to contact emergency room doctors through their phone, tablet or computer. Tune in for a closer look in this episode of County Conversations.

Guest Dave Lucas - NYSAC Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs

Host Kate Pierce - NYSAC Multimedia Specialist

This episode of County Conversations highlights what county leaders need to know about sales taxes. Since 2009, Dave has been the lead advocate for all things dealing with county taxation and finance, including the State Budget, Medicaid, and state and local revenue issues including home rule.

Guest J. Ryan McMahon - Onondaga County Executive

Host Stephen Acquario- NYSAC Executive Director

The Hire Ground Workforce Development Program in Central NY is featured on this episode of County Conversations. The program, partnering with My Father's Kitchen, provides public work projects as an alternative to panhandling.