New Life-Saving Tax to Cost New York Smokers More Money BeginsNew Life-Saving Tax to Cost New York Smokers More Money BeginsThe increase is part of New York State's $229 billion budget plan that was approved last spring.Don MorganDon Morgan
Fantastic News – New Yorkers Light Up Less Than Most AmericansFantastic News – New Yorkers Light Up Less Than Most AmericansNew Yorkers have something to celebrate as the latest data from the CDC shows that the state has one of the lowest smoking rates in the country.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
New York Expected To Substantially Increase Tax on Tobacco ProductsNew York Expected To Substantially Increase Tax on Tobacco ProductsIf lawmakers get their wish, buying cigars and other tobacco products in New York could get more expensive. A whole lot more expensive. Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Live The New York State Fair High Life, Where Smoking Weed is AllowedLive The New York State Fair High Life, Where Smoking Weed is AllowedA Fair spokesperson confirms that anywhere tobacco use is permitted, adult use of marijuana will be permitted.KaylinKaylin
New York Governor Tells Smokers To Leave Their Habit Behind or Get FinedNew York Governor Tells Smokers To Leave Their Habit Behind or Get FinedThanks to a new bill, smoking in any of these areas in New York will be punishable with a civil fine. Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
New Zealand’s Plan to End Smoking: A Lifetime Ban for YouthNew Zealand’s Plan to End Smoking: A Lifetime Ban for YouthNew Zealand's government believes it has come up with a unique plan to end tobacco smoking — a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger.Associated PressAssociated Press
Smoking Could Cost You Over $2 Million During Your LifeSmoking Could Cost You Over $2 Million During Your LifeA new study shows that smoking cigarettes could cost you almost $2.5 million over the course of your lifetime.Andrew DerminioAndrew Derminio
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Raising Tobacco Purchase AgeGovernor Cuomo Signs Legislation Raising Tobacco Purchase AgeStarting November 13, the age to legally purchase tobacco and e-cigarette products in New York goes from 18 to 21.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
CVS No Longer Selling Cigarettes and Tobacco Starting October 1CVS No Longer Selling Cigarettes and Tobacco Starting October 1A major company is taking a significant stand against smoking and the move is being applauded by the president.Kristine BellinoKristine Bellino
80 Percent of US Adults Have Smoke-Free Rules80 Percent of US Adults Have Smoke-Free RulesAccording to a news release issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 80 percent of U.S. Adults have voluntary smoke free rules at home and 75 percent had voluntary smoke-free rules in their vehicles.Jim SargentJim Sargent