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Tobacco Control Measures in State Budget
New York State lawmakers have passed the 2020-21 state budget. In this budget are several tobacco control measures that will go into effect this summer, making our communities a healthier place to live, work, learn and play. As of May 18, the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes (except tobacco flavor) will be prohibited unless and until a particular product receives market authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Also, tobacco sales in all pharmacies and stores that contain a pharmacy will end. As of July 1, several other tobacco control measures will go into effect: Prohibits price discounts and coupons for tobacco products...
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Working Remotely
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities are following public health guidance and are working remotely for the foreseeable future. If you need to contact CDTFC, please either email us by using the contact form here or through our Facebook and Twitter handles. Stay healthy and well.
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Spectrum News: Anti-Tobacco Advocates Want to Keep E-Cigs From the Youth
Theresa Zubretsky, Community Engagement Coordinator here at Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, was interviewed by Spectrum News earlier this week. She discussed the ongoing process of trying to keep e-cigarettes away from youth. Here's an excerpt from the interview. “One of the things we’ve learned in tobacco control is if you want to reduce youth uptake, you want to reduce the affordability of these products for young people, the accessibility of these products for young people, and their appeal,” Zubretsky said. To read the entire story, click here.
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The Great American Smokeout 2019
On Thursday Nov. 21, 2019 and Friday Nov. 22, 2019, CDTFC partnered with SADD Clubs at Columbia High School and Goff Middle School for this year's Great American Smokeout. Historically, the event encourages people to quit smoking for a day. This year, we encouraged students to go tobacco and e-cigarette free. Thank you to Alyssa Evans and her SADD club students for partnering with us! Check out some photos from the events below. [soliloquy id="3581"]
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Albany County Legislature Defeats Local Law “E”
Despite a vote of 18 in favor and 17 opposed (1 abstention), Albany County's proposed law to restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco products did not pass at last night's meeting of the Legislature. Three legislators were not present for the vote. Thanks to all who contributed to the local effort to educate legislators about the problem of youth tobacco use and the youth vaping epidemic. We will continue to provide decision-makers and their constituents with accurate and up-to-date information and to promote solutions that reduce youth appeal, accessibility and affordability of all tobacco products.