Another housing authority in the state of New York is banning smoking, this time it is in the state capital of Albany. In passing the ban, the Albany Housing Authority becomes the 34th in the state to do so The new policy covers all of the 2,200 unites and will go into effect on January 1, 2016. In order to make sure all the residents are aware of the new policy, the Housing Authority staff […]
Last week Philadelphia became the largest city to ban smoking in public housing. That reign could be short-lived as Assistant Assembly Speaker, Felix Ortiz a Democrat from Brooklyn, NY is pushing for a similar ban. The bill would ban smoking in and on the grounds of any public housing in New York state. According to the bill, 50 percent of public house would immediately prohibit smoking with additional units going smoke free as they become […]
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors last week voted to ban tobacco and e-cigarettes on all county property despite objections from several members. Those who spoke out against the ban publicly worried that the government was overreaching their bounds. The ban though goes above and beyond traditional bans in the past. If you are driving or sitting in your car on county property and you choose to smoke you must do so with the windows […]
Once again those who aren’t old enough to vote or pay taxes are helping mold the laws of another town in America. The Fort Ann High School Reality Check program spoke before the Town Board in Fort Ann on tobacco. After the hearing, the Town Board voted 4-1 to ban smoking and use of tobacco products at Pilot Knob Beach, outside Town Hall and the Old Stone library. Violations will be subject to a $50 […]
If Assemblymember J. Gary Prelaw-D has his way, ordering tobacco products in the state of New York could require that a proof of age statement be filled out and returned to mail order companies before an order can be sent. A.B.173 is summarized as requiring companies selling tobacco products over the internet to first send a form to individuals to sign stating that such individual is 18 years of age or older. Provides that upon receipt of […]
On Tuesday, the Community Services Committee of the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted in favor of raising the smoking age in the county from 18 to 21. The move was voted on after hearing from the American Lung Association and American Cancer Society. According to Committee Chairwoman Alfreda Williams who supports the measure, “Twenty-one years of age is still a youthful age and this whole idea is to encourage healthy habits within our young people […]
There are currently two bills pending in the New York State Assembly (A 128) and Senate (S 1825) that would ban characterizing flavors in most tobacco product. The bill feature language that would ban all “characterizing flavors” except for tobacco, mint, wintergreen and menthol. The term “characterizing flavor” is defined as a distinguishable taste or aroma. Parallel bills pending in the New York State Assembly and Senate (A 128 and S 1825) would ban characterizing […]
The city of Newburgh has pass a new law that could result in the toughest local licensing requirements in the nation. The City Council approved the new measures which will begin on March 1st. If you wish to sell any form of tobacco in the city you will need to apply for a city license. However, to be approved you will have to pass a number of requirements including an inspection. In order to be […]
Nassau County has begun to make a push to raise the age to purchase tobacco. Currently, NYC and Suffolk County which bookends Nassau both have the purchase age at 21 which Nassau is looking to join. Nassau County Legislature Judy Jacob has stepped up her push enlisting regional health advocate and the lawmaker who passed the measure in Suffolk County. Jacobs a Democrat from Woodbury stood with doctors and representatives from the American Cancer Society […]
The town board of Huntington unanimously passed a law 5-0, that will prohibit smoking at its eight town beaches. According to town board member Mark Cuthbertson who was the sponsor to take away the freedom of smokers, “I am pleased that we have passed a common-sense measure to limit exposure to secondhand smoke at our wonderful beaches.” Evidently Mr. Cuthbertson is not aware of reports that have discredited second-hand smoke like the one that appeared […]