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Statement on NYC Smoke-Free Parks, Beaches, Plazas

February 2, 2011
New York

Today, New York City Marks the New Frontier for Tobacco Control Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO of the American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding expanded smoke-free protections to parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas: This afternoon, New York City reaffirmed that smoke-free parks and beaches are the new

Cancer Society Supports Flavored Tobacco Ban

January 5, 2011
New York

On 1/5/11, the Assembly introduced legislation banning the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Cancer Society continues to be a strong advocate of this effort. Below is our memo of support: Memorandum In Support A. 288 (Paulin) An Act to amend the public health law, in relation

2010 Saw Successes and Troubling Trends in Tobacco Control Policy

December 21, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Dec. 21, 2010 – Several states significantly strengthened their tobacco control policies in 2010 by passing comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws or increasing their tobacco excise taxes, but state funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs sank to a new low, adding urgency to the need for legislators

Surgeon General 's Report Reiterates That There is No Safe Level of Exposure to Cigarettes and Secondhand Smoke

December 9, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC -- December 9, 2010 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the Surgeon General this morning released their 30th report in a series of reports on tobacco use, titled How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease: The Biology and Behavioral Basis for Smoking-Attributable

Letter to Gov. Paterson on Catskill Casino

November 19, 2010
New York

The letter below was delivered to Gov. Paterson today from the American Cancer Society to express concern over reports that a proposed casino in the Catskills will include smoking areas, leaving workers and patrons exposed to deadly secondhand smoke. By Hand November 19, 2010 Honorable David Paterson Governor State

Cancer Advocates Urge Strong Tobacco Control Polices During Great American Smokeout

November 18, 2010
National

To commemorate the 35 th Great American Smokeout on Thursday, ACS CAN is calling on state lawmakers to combat the countryŠ—Ès tobacco epidemic with strong policies that encourage youth and adults not to smoke. Comprehensive smoke-free policies, including smoke-free workplaces, tobacco tax increases, and funding for tobacco cessation programs, help

Great American Smokeout Highlights the Need for Strong Tobacco Control Laws

November 18, 2010

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today is celebrating the 35th Great American Smokeout by encouraging lawmakers to protect the health of all Americans by enacting comprehensive state and local smoke-free laws, increasing tobacco taxes and fully funding and implementing tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

Sign the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont's Resolution

November 17, 2010
Vermont

Please click on the link below to sign the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont's Resolution to Raise the Tobacco Tax by at Least $1.00. VT_Tobacco_Tax_Campaign_Postcard_one_per_page.doc

New Rules Mean Less Tobacco Death

November 10, 2010
New Jersey, New York

Statement from Peter Slocum, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding new rules requiring large, graphic warning labels on cigarette packs and ads.