ALBANY - This year’s “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association (ALA) is calling on leaders in New York State to implement tobacco control policies, saying it is desperately needed in light of the country’s youth vaping … [Read more...]
Judge Rules Against Governor’s Decision to Institute Ban on Flavored Vaping Liquids
ALBANY - A state Supreme Court justice struck down New York's ban on the sale of certain flavored electronic liquids, granting an injunction sought by the vaping businesses that challenged the legality and constitutionality of an emergency order … [Read more...]
State to Sue E-Cigarette Maker Juul
ALBANY - New York has joined the ranks of states suing the nation’s biggest e-cigarette maker, Juul Labs Inc., saying the company used deceptive marketing practices to reel in young users. Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Residents and Business Owner Brian Ellis Voices Concerns Over E-Cigarette Ban
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD The Chautauqua County Legislature voted 10 to 8 in favor of a motion supporting a state legislature proposal calling for a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-liquids for use in e-cigarettes. However, … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Ban of Flavored E-Cigarette Products
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an emergency executive action to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes in New York State - the latest in a series of actions to combat the increasing number of youth using vape products, largely … [Read more...]
Health Officials Investigate Recent Vaping-Related Illnesses
ALBANY - State health officials are investigating the rising number of vaping-related illnesses being reported statewide and nationally this summer. According to the Albany Times-Union, there have been 27 cases of severe respiratory illness … [Read more...]
2019 ‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report Gives Mixed Grades for New York
ALBANY - Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. That's according to the 2019 “State of Tobacco Control” report by the American Lung Association. The … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Ban of Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors
NEW YORK - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use a law on the books to immediately ban kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors. According to Schumer, an e-cigarette warning letter to the FDA was signed … [Read more...]
Increasing Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products Highlights April Meeting of County Legislature
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature meets Wednesday night in Mayville for its monthly voting session. Among the items on the agenda is a local law that would increase the legal age to 21 for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco-related … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Increasing Age to Purchase Tobacco in Chautauqua County
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, March 31, 2016. RELATED: Legislature Tables Local Law to Increase Legal Age for Buying Tobacco WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample provides a recap on the effort to … [Read more...]
