County Conversations NYS Association of Counties

This episode features a conversation on efforts to advance county priorities coming up on the end of the state legislative session. You'll hear from Ryan Gregoire and Dave Lucas from NYSAC's Legislative team as they discuss NYSAC’s legislative program and key concerns on the horizon.  

This episode features a conversation on NACo’s Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Committee and considerations for county officials on this revolutionary technology. NYSAC’s Deputy Mark LaVigne is joined by Matt Chase, NACo’s Executive Director, Seamus Dowdall, NACo Associate Legislative Director, and Stephen Acquario, NYSAC’s Executive Director.  They discuss practical applications, policy considerations, and preparations for the integration of generative artificial intelligence in county government operations.

Ghost employees, fake reimbursements, and check theft – oh my! This episode features a conversation on prevention against payroll fraud. Joining NYSAC’s Director of Finance & Intergovernmental Affairs Dave Lucas is Karen Webber, Partner at the Bonadio Group.

New York Counties are urgently calling for action to address the migrant crisis that continues to unfold at the southern border of the United States. Joining NYSAC’s Executive Director Stephen Acquario to discuss their recent visit to the southern border are Daniel McCoy, Albany County Executive and President of NYSAC, along with Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Executive and President of the NYS County Executives’ Association.

This episode features a conversation about how Chautauqua County is preparing for the upcoming total solar eclipse, from increased tourism to public safety considerations. Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce-Nimz is Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel.

This episode features a presentation from two local emergency service providers on the legislative initiative to Rescue EMS. We are grateful to Alanna Badgley, a paramedic, and President of the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics Local 20 union, and Steven Kroll, Chief of the Delmar/Bethlehem EMS and Legislative Chair of the New York State Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Association. The presentation includes their personal experiences, challenges in local communities across New York State, and context for local leaders in the fight to Rescue EMS.