Our Mission

CANYS is a network of Councils throughout New York State that address problems related to alcohol, tobacco, drug use and gambling problems in our local communities, regionally and statewide.

Our Vision

Healthy people. Healthy Communities. Healthy World

2025 CANYS Board of Directors

• President/Membership: Jennifer Faringer (Monroe County)
• Vice President: Linda Ferdico (Rockland County)
• Secretary: Amanda West (Warren/Washington Counties)
• Treasurer: Larry Calkins (St. Lawrence County)
• Past President: Bill Bowman (Jefferson County)
• Maureen Campanie (Madison County)
• Jim Conklin (Orange County)
• Donna Knapp (Onondaga County)
• Robin Mann (Erie County)
• Rachel Truckenmiller (Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery Counties)
• Timothy VanDamme (Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Schuyler, Yates Counties)

CANYS: Our Legacy

Councils grew out of grassroots concerns about the problems of alcoholism and drug abuse in local communities.