This podcast is brought to you by the New York State Association of Counties, a bipartisan municipal association serving all 62 counties in the state. Tune in for insightful interviews on county concerns. Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
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.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
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.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
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.
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
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.
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
NYSAC's Executive Director Stephen Acquario discusses local, state, and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
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.
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
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.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
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.
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
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.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Guest Maureen O’Brien - President & CEO of the New York State Industries for the Disabled
Host Stephen Acquario- NYSAC Executive Director
This episode features a conversation about county involvement with NYSID, through purchasing goods and services which advance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.