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Juneteenth
Juneteenth, commemorated this year as a federal holiday for the first time, marks the end of institutionalized slavery and the beginning of a long, hard road to equity and racial justice for Black Americans. Emancipation brought with it a promise of equality and...
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World No Tobacco Day 2022- Tobacco: Threat to our Environment
On this World No Tobacco Day, we're taking a closer look at Tobacco and it's impact on the environment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills over 8 million people every year and destroys our environment, further harming human health,...
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No Menthol Sunday
May 15th is No Menthol Sunday, an annual initiative by The Center for Black Health & Equity (The Center), which mobilizes faith-based organizations to share information on the deadly impact of menthol-flavored tobacco on Black communities and encourage...
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April 20, Town Of East Greenbush Public Hearing On Smoke- And Vape-Free Town Property
The Town of East Greenbush is inviting public comment to consider the adoption of a local law that prohibits smoking and vaping on town property, including in town parks. The stated intent of the proposed law is to preserve and improve the public’s health by improving...
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CDTFC appears on Capital Tonight to highlight Tobacco Control
CDTFC's Program Manager, Jeanie Orr, appeared on Capital Tonight (Spectrum News) on Friday March 18, to highlight the importance of tobacco control and the work we have been doing here in Albany, Schenectady and Rensselaer Counties. The interview also touched on the...