
Village of Altamont makes parks tobacco-free!
The Village of Altamont Board unanimously adopted a resolution making village parks tobacco and ENDS-free after hearing testimony from two 9-year old residents about the benefits. Erin Burby and Kyle Efaw, 3rd graders at Altamont Elementary School, were joined by seven of their classmates at the June 7 meeting. The two students read speeches they had written as part of a classroom project assigned by their teacher, Annemarie Farrell. Efaw highlighted the importance of protecting people from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. He said, "It is important for a park to be about staying healthy. . .If people are smoking in a park around...
Regulate the use of e-cigarettes
Regulate the use of e-cigarettes - The Observation Deck.

T-21 to become law in Albany County
Albany County Executive Dan McCoy signed a law today raising the age for the legal sale of tobacco products in the county from 18 to 21. The law includes traditional tobacco products, liquid nicotine and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes. Albany County joins the five New York City counties, along with Suffolk and Chautauqua Counties, which have also adopted T-21 laws. The law, which passed 24-13 in the county legislature last month, will take effect immediately after it is filed with the Secretary of State. The Albany County Legislature will be hosting a press event Thursday, June 9 at 4pm to thank the groups...
McCoy signs law, soon you have to be 21 to buy tobacco in Albany County | WRGB
McCoy signs law, soon you have to be 21 to buy tobacco in Albany County | WRGB.
McCoy to sign law raising Albany County’s age to buy tobacco
McCoy to sign law raising Albany County's age to buy tobacco - Times Union.