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Nassau County, N.Y. Bans Smoking in Parks

A park smoking ban has been enacted in Nassau County, N.Y., a change that was revealed on Monday when the county legislature unanimously voted to…

Huntington, N.Y. To Begin Consideration of Beach Smoking Ban

The Huntington Town Council has announced plans to look into a potential smoking ban for its eight beaches, as Councilman Mark Cuthbertson is sponsoring a…

Syracuse, N.Y. Bans Smoking in Parks & Public Areas

As of Oct. 1, smoking in public parks and downtown public areas such as Clinton Square will be banned. The Common Council approved the measure…

Syracuse, N.Y. Smoking Ban Moving Forward

After hearing complaints earlier this year, the Syracuse City Council will formally debate whether the city should ban smoking in all public parks.  Councilors Khalid…

Cheektowaga, N.Y. Adds Smoking Ban

Yesterday, the Cheektowaga Town Board unanimously passed a ban on burning tobacco products at the town’s Cultural Center, including the fenced-in areas around the Cultural Center and Lions…

Weekly News (May 5, 2014)

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New York State Assembly Could Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 19

The New York State Assembly now has a pair of bills moving through the Assembly and Senate that would increase the minimum age to purchase…

Suffolk County, N.Y. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 (Update)

On Tuesday night, legislators in Suffolk County, N.Y. voted to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 19 to 21, making it illegal…

Westchester County, N.Y. Proposes Minimum Age Increase

Following similar efforts in New York City and Suffolk County, the County of Westchester will consider increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from…

Weekly News (March 24, 2014)

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Nassau County to Consider Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

Nassau County, NY, the Empire State’s seventh most populous county, could be the next to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old. Legis….