Episodes

Friday Jan 24, 2025
Centennial Celebrations
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
This Director’s Cut episode features a conversation on celebrations planned for NYSAC's centennial year in 2025. NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Benjamin Boykin II, Westchester County legislator and President of NYSAC to discuss upcoming events, historic research, and a vision of the past 100 years of service to counties.

Monday Dec 30, 2024
2025 Economic Outlook with three+one
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
For our last episode of the year, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Joseph Rulison, CEO and Co-Founder of three+one. This episode provides a financial outlook for county leaders, and a forecast for the year ahead in 2025.

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Battling the Whitehouse Fire in Ulster County
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
This Director’s Cut episode features a conversation on emergency management during the Whitehouse fire in Ulster County. NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger to discuss what the emergency response entailed and preparations for future emergencies.

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Battling the Jennings Creek Wildfire
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
This Director’s Cut episode features a conversation on emergency management during the recent Jennings Creek wildfire. NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus to discuss response strategies and what was involved in battling the wildfire and keeping residents safe.

Monday Oct 21, 2024
Strategies for Workforce Hiring and Management
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
This episode features a conversation on the evolving dynamics in hiring and workforce management. Joining NYSAC Intern Maya Rotman is Ian Coyle, Livingston County Administrator, and public management consultant. They discuss the importance of proactive engagement, effective communication, and strategic planning to attract and retain a skilled county workforce.

Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Operation Green Light for Veterans
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
This episode highlights Operation Green Light, an initiative that shows support for our nation's veterans, raises awareness of the county role in providing support and resources to veterans, and advocates for legislation that will strengthen counties' ability to support veterans. Joining NYSAC’s Communications Manager Tom Oldfather NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario, as well as Michael Middaugh, Director of the Tioga County Veterans Service Agency and President of the NYS County Veterans Service Officers Association.

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Introducing NYSAC President Benjamin Boykin II
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
This episode features a conversation with NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce-Nimz and Benjamin Boykin II, Westchester County Legislator and President of NYSAC. This conversation focuses on his path to county government leadership, planning for centennial celebrations in 2025, and what’s in store for county advocacy in New York State over the year ahead.

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Upholding Pillars of Good Government through Education
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
This episode features a conversation on NYSAC’s County Government Institute, a certification and education program for New York State’s county officials. Through rigorous coursework and training, CGI equips county officials with the tools to govern effectively, engage in constructive civic discussions, and address local needs. Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce-Nimz is joined by Stephen Acquario, NYSAC Executive Director, and Jeanette Stanziano, Director of Education and Training.

Monday Aug 19, 2024
Herkimer County to Launch Transformative Children’s Center
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
This episode features a conversation on the Herkimer County Children’s Center, a facility that will house a daycare, a children’s mental health clinic, developmental pediatrics, space for nutrition education, and many other community-oriented services. Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce-Nimz for the conversation is Christina Cain, Herkimer County Public Health Director.

Friday Aug 09, 2024
National Connections with NACo
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
This episode features county officials from New York State and their experience learning and networking with the National Association of Counties (NACo). These county officials attended a conference earlier this summer in Tampa, where they were able to bring local concerns to a national level, participate in workshops on innovative topics, and connect with peers in county government from across the country.