County Conversations

NYS Association of Counties
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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.

  1. 10 THG 4

    Late Budget, High Stakes: SFY 2027 Update for Counties

    This episode features members of NYSAC’s legislative team discussing the latest developments in New York State’s budget negotiations. NYSAC's Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Dave Lucas and Alex Regan for a conversation on key budget negotiations impacting county governments across New York, including rising pension costs, potential Tier 6 reforms, and major federal and state cost shifts affecting local budgets. The team also highlights proposals aimed at easing fiscal pressure, supporting infrastructure, and strengthening the county workforce. For more analysis and resources, visit NYSAC.org/budget and stay engaged as budget discussions continue.

    37 phút

  2. 6 THG 3

    Powering Local Government with MEGA

    This episode features a conversation with Priority Power’s Vice President Aleks Urosevic to discuss the trends affecting electricity and natural gas markets. Joined by Mark LaVigne, they also discuss how MEGA helps counties, municipalities, and school districts secure competitive energy pricing.

    19 phút

  3. 13 THG 2

    Let’s Talk Budget: Making the County Case

    This episode features a conversation on the priorities shaping this year’s state legislative session and budget negotiations. Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce-Nimz are members of NYSAC’s Legislative Team: Alex Regan, Legislative Director, and Dave Lucas, Director of Finance & Intergovernmental Affairs. They highlight both the investments counties support, and the areas where reforms are urgently needed to ensure a fair and sustainable state-local partnership. To learn more about NYSAC’s priorities for the year, visit nysac.org/legislativepriorities and for the latest news about the ongoing state budget negotiations visit nysac.org/budget

    23 phút

  4. 10 THG 2

    Modern Tools for County Justice Systems

    In this episode, NYSAC Deputy Director Mark LaVigne is joined by Omar Usmani, CEO of Aeon Nexus. They discuss how counties and local governments can modernize justice systems through improved case management, workflow automation, and secure technology platforms. The conversation explores ways counties can increase efficiency, improve transparency, and better serve their communities. Aeon Nexus is an Excelsior Partner of the New York State Association of Counties

    43 phút

  5. 22 THG 1

    The Local Agenda: NYSAC, NYCOM, NYAOT Discuss Shared Priorities for 2026

    In this special joint episode of NYSAC's County Conversations and NYAOT’s Talk of the Town, the three executive directors of New York’s statewide municipal associations come together to discuss the collective and individual issues the associations and municipal membership are most concerned about. Mark LaVigne, Deputy Director of the New York State Association of Counties, is joined by Stephen Acquario (NYSAC), Barb Van Epps (New York Conference of Mayors), and Chris Koetzle (New York Association of Towns). Counties, cities, towns and villages are all facing similar challenges for 2026. This episode highlights the essential, bipartisan role local governments play in delivering everyday services such as clean water, safe roads, and public safety across the state.

    31 phút

  6. 16 THG 1

    NY Counties Lead: How Erie County Trained 147,000 Lifesavers

    This episode of County Conversations, part of NYSAC’s NY Counties Lead initiative, highlights how counties are leading on public safety and emergency preparedness. NYSAC’s Kate Pierce-Nimz joined Erie County Community Coalition Coordinator Lindsay Wright, and Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera for a conversation exploring Erie County’s designation as a HEARTSafe Community by the Citizen CPR Foundation, the essential benchmarks required to achieve it, and how it has impacted emergency preparedness and response the county.

    26 phút

  7. 9 THG 1

    Civil Service, Coaching, and Leadership with Paul Eldridge

    In this episode, NYSAC’s Patrick Cummings is joined by longtime friend and mentor Paul Eldridge, Putnam County Personnel Officer. With more than four decades of leadership in Putnam County and a career that spans nearly 50 years, Paul has been a pillar of the civil service community in New York State. From civil service law to mentoring the next generation, Paul shares lessons learned, career highlights, and advice for county leaders navigating complex challenges. This episode is sponsored by the Alliance for Clean Energy New York and their Plugging In podcast.

    43 phút

  8. 10/12/2025

    2026 Economic Outlook for County Leaders

    In this year-end episode of County Conversations, NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario is joined by Joseph Rulison, Co-Founder of three+one, for an annual economic outlook. Together, they review the surprises, shifts, and standout trends that defined 2025, and forecast what county leaders need to know as they prepare for 2026. This episode is sponsored by the Alliance for Clean Energy New York and their Plugging In podcast.

    37 phút
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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.

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    NYS Association of Counties
  • Năm hoạt động
    2019 - 2026
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