E-cigarettes seem to have dominated the headlines in recent months, but Congress has given final passage to a bill addressing tobacco as well, raising the age for purchasing both from 18 to 21 from Harlem to Hollywood. Continue Reading →
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Op-Ed: Snuff Out Flavored Tobacco Products
By Hon David Norman Dinkins
All my years of public service to New York taught me one indisputable fact: It’s all about the kids. Everything we do, all the laws and changes the government makes, must keep the next generation in mind. Continue Reading →
NY Senate Majority Raises Age To Purchase Tobacco Products From Harem To The Hudson
The Senate Democratic Majority today passed legislation (S.2833) that will save lives by increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. Continue Reading →
Bassett, Health Commissioner Passes Legislation To Curtail Tobacco Use From Harlem To Hollis
Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett on passing of comprehensive tobacco legislation package with effects from Harlem to Hollis, Queens:
“The City today took a major stride toward improving the health of New Yorkers by passing a comprehensive legislative package to further curtail tobacco use. Continue Reading →
Rodriguez And Uptown Electeds Announce Bill To Curb Tobacco/Hooka Marketing
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez announced new legislation on Friday that would drastically change the way stores sell and physically market smoking products. Continue Reading →