CBS New York: The NYC Council approved a ban on most flavored e-cigarettes amid growing concerns over the deadly vaping crisis. The vote came just days after the second vaping-related death in the city.
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Tobacco Free Kids: New York leaders today delivered a historic win for kids over the tobacco industry by agreeing to include legislation in the state’s annual budget that prohibits the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes.
Read MoreThe New York Times: Tobacco and marijuana products damage lungs, where the virus does its harm. Health officials are urging people to quit, and temporary sales bans are even being discussed.
Read MoreTimes Union: The state budget approved overnight Friday was crafted against the backdrop of a pandemic and economic crisis, but many Democratic lawmakers counted their wins from a $177 billion spending plan that includes a number of progressive policies.
Read MoreTwitter: Vaping companies are tricking our kids, as young as kindergartners and first graders, with ads and social media promoting flavored products.
Read MoreBuffalo News: A move is afoot in the New York State Legislature to ban flavored tobacco products – things like menthol cigarettes, cigars or chewable tobacco. If a ban makes anyone less likely to smoke, it is a good move..
Read MoreNY.gov: Governor's Budget Proposal Includes Legislation Authorizing Health Department to Ban Certain Carrier Oils Used in Vaping Products that have Been Connected to Vaping-Related Illnesses
Read MoreNY.gov: Vaping is a public health crisis, claiming too many lives and making countless others sick in a short period of time. What's worse is that young people are increasingly vaping at alarming rates.
Read MoreCBS New York: The NYC Council approved a ban on most flavored e-cigarettes amid growing concerns over the deadly vaping crisis. The vote came just days after the second vaping-related death in the city.
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