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New York Cigar Tax Increases to 75 Percent

Cigars sold in the state of New York will now be much more expensive. The tax paid on cigars has increased from an effective rate…

New York Cigar Taxes Set to More Than Double

The price of cigars in New York state is likely to skyrocket barring a last-minute change to the state’s recently-passed budget. Last week, New York’s…

New York’s Tobacco Purchasing Age Increases to 21 Today

The minimum age to purchase tobacco products throughout the state of New York is now 21-years-old after legislation went into effect today that sees the…

New York Governor Signs Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Bill

A bill that will make the minimum age to purchase tobacco products 21-years-old in New York has been signed into law today by Gov. Andrew…

New York Senate Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase, Sends to Governor

New York could soon be the latest state to join the Tobacco 21 movement, as today the state Senate approved A558, a bill that seeks…

New York to Consider Tobacco 21 Among Other Tobacco-Related Bills

A few weeks ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sought out a multi-pronged approach to improving the health of residents across the state by limiting…

New York Governor Wants Tobacco Purchase Age Increased

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for a statewide increase in the minimum age to purchase tobacco and tobacco alternative products, including a proposal to make…

New York Legislators Strip Tobacco Tax Increase from Budget

If there was ever time for a victory cigar to be lit up in New York, today is as good a day as any, as…

No Tax Break for New York Cigar Smokers

A proposed change in the tax rate on premium cigars in New York didn’t make the final cut of the state’s 2018 budget, which was…

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…

Cigar Tax Change Dropped from New York Budget Negotiations

A deal between lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo surrounding the New York State budget is in place without any changes in cigar taxes. A few…