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Episodes
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
This episode features a conversation on school transportation services. NYSAC’s executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by David Christopher, executive director of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation - and Bill Harvey, Director of Transportation & Safety for Honeoye-Falls Lima CSD, which encompasses Monroe, Ontario, and Livingston counties.
They will discuss the challenges of school transportation, especially including COVID-19 social distancing and a shortage of school bus drivers.
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
This episode features a conversation on rural cellular coverage and service. NYSAC’s executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Congressman Anthony Brindisi of New York’s 22nd congressional district, and Chairman William Farber of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors. They will discuss the lack of cellular coverage in rural areas of the state, the need for federal infrastructure stimulus funding, and next steps to move forward with the industry to help communities in need of coverage.
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
This episode features a conversation on addressing food insecurity in New York City. NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Kathryn Garcia the City’s Commissioner of Sanitation, and “Food Czar” during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the logistics of emergency food distribution, using technology in innovative ways, and leveraging lessons learned during the pandemic for long-term planning.
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
In this episode, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Andy Moore, the director of the Greater Rochester International Airport. They discuss loss of revenue and the economic impact of the pandemic, how the airport is staying operational and sanitized, and what preparations are being made for when travel resumes.
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
In this episode, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by County Executive Dan McCoy of Albany County. They discuss setting up test sites in the best locations to serve the community, how skills from a military and fire fighting background help with coordinating emergency response, and how Albany County is preparing for the long run against this pandemic.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
In this episode, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Rich Bills, Steuben County’s Director of Solid Waste Management to discuss how they are safely handling trash, changing procedures for recycling, and the process of disposing medical waste.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
In this episode, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy to discuss functioning with a separated staff, coordinating with local health departments to enforce social distancing and quarantines, and other interactions with the public during this pandemic.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
In this episode, NYSAC’s Deputy Director Mark LaVigne is joined by Todd Gadd, Wyoming County’s Highway Superintendent, to discuss how they are delivering essential services with reduced staff to minimize exposure, and what impacts they are expecting on planned construction projects.
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
In this episode, NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Daniel Stapleton, Niagara County’s Director of Public Health and President of the New York State Association of County Health Officials, to discuss the responsibilities of public health officials, the impact of COVID-19 on local tourism, and how preparation for other outbreaks has aided response to this pandemic.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
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.