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New York Governor Calls for Cigar Tax Cut

Premium cigars in New York could get a good bit cheaper in New York state if a tax change included in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget…

North Hempstead, N.Y. Increases Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The town of North Hempstead, N.Y. has passed an increase to its minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine delivery products products, as the town…

Cattaraugus County, N.Y. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The movement to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 has garnered another supporter, as the Cattaraugus County, N.Y. legislature approved the increase at its meeting…

Columbia County, N.Y. Rejects Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Proposal

A proposal to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old in Columbia County, N.Y. has failed, as the Columbia County Board of Health…

Schenectady County, N.Y. Increase Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

There is now a fifth county in New York state where people must be at least 21-years-old to purchase tobacco products, and it’s Schenectady County. The Schenectady…

Canandaigua, N.Y. Parks to Become Tobacco-Free in August

City parks in Canandaigua, New York will be going tobacco-free in early August as the city council passed a comprehensive ban during its meeting on…

Cortland County, N.Y. Will Increase Tobacco Age After Review of Vote

Just a few weeks ago, it looked like Cortland County, N.Y. wouldn’t be raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21-years-old.  The…

Cortland County, N.Y. Won’t Raise Tobacco Purchase Age

The Cortland County (N.Y.) Legislature voted against a proposal to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 on Wednesday night. According to…

Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Approved in Albany County, N.Y. (Update)

Elected officials in Albany County, N.Y. has passed an increase to the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, approving the proposal 24-13 with one abstention…

Chautauqua County, N.Y. Says Yes to Tobacco Purchase Age Increase (Update)

With a 13-6 vote on Wednesday night, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved an increase to the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes from…

Long Beach, N.Y. Bans Smoking at Beaches, Parks and Boardwalk

Just in time for the upcoming summer season, the Long Beach, N.Y. City Council has implemented a ban on smoking at all city parks, beaches…