WHAT’S NEW

NYS just made public parks safer and healthier for everyone, but communities can do more!
NYS recently amended Public Health Law to prohibits smoking of tobacco and cannabis in state-owned parks and parks managed by local governments, effective October 13, 2022. Eliminating smoking in parks keeps the air healthy, prevents toxic tobacco litter from harming people, animals and the environment. It makes these spaces more accessible to people with weakened immune systems and respiratory diseases such as asthma, and to those who rely on the availability of safe public parks for recreation and socializing. The amendment provision can be viewed here: NYS Public Health Law, Section 1399-O-2. Already in place in NY is Public...

We are hiring
We are hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator! If you: -believe that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full health potential -are a self-starter who can educate, motivate and mobilize -embrace collaboration to maximize success -value diversity and are committed to social and racial justice Come join our dynamic team! Community Engagement Coordinator job description and application

Reality Check Senior Spotlight
Senbahavalli "Raji" Ramasamy, a senior at Guilderland High School, joined Reality Check in July 2020 and has been a mover and shaker in the tobacco control world ever since. From minute one, she has demonstrated outstanding communication and leadership skills, educating decision makers and her community about the harms of tobacco marketing and tobacco use. To get a full picture of how Raji used her voice to educate and mobilize, check out her "RC Member Spotlight" video. Then join us in a huge shout-out to Raji for all her hard work in the fight to stop the tobacco industry in its tracks. In the fall, Raji plans to study Biology at...
