County Conversations

COVID-19 Updates for County Leaders: March 26

 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. 

COVID-19 Updates for County Leaders: March 22

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

Lessons from the COVID-19 Field: A Conversation with Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Staff

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.

Virtual Emergency Room - There's an App for That

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.

County Sales Tax 101

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.

Offering a Hand Up - Alternative to Panhandling

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.

 

Powering Employment Through Purchasing

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.

Deconstructing the Prison Pipeline: Workshop Teaser

Guest:  Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr - Suffolk County Sheriff

Host:  Stephen Acquario- NYSAC Executive Director

This episode discusses the Suffolk County community based task force focused on seeking solutions to juvenile crime. The program will be featured in a workshop at NYSAC's Fall Seminar. View the conference flyer and registration information here. 

Recycling and Impact on Counties

This podcast features representatives from New York counties at a DEC Stakeholders Meeting concerning recycling. Guests include: Susan McIntyre of Delaware County Larry Legault of St. Lawrence County Jeff Edwards of Schenectady County Debbie Jackson of the NYS Association of Reduction Reuse and Recycling Gregory Earnst of Cortland County Jolene Reyes of Columbia County Stephen Acquario, Executive Director of the NYS Association of Counties For more information about the New York State Association of Counties, visit www.nysac.org Music: "Make Your Dream a Reality" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Raise the Age Webinar

This podcast features a selection from the July 24th NYSAC Webinar - Raise the Age Update on State Implementation Efforts View the entire webinar at the following link: https://youtu.be/_U1A4AKb5a4 For more resources serving county government in New York State, visit nysac.org