New York Is Almost Dead-Last in This Health Stat
The states ahead of New York may surprise you.
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Cigarette Smoking Hits Its Lowest Rate Since the 60s
Way to go America! Results from a new survey show that cigarette smoking and use of other tobacco products have been on the decline and have reached new lows.
NYS Considering Raising Smoking Age to 21
Legislation is currently being considered by NY lawmakers to raise the smoking age to 21.
One More Reason to Quit: NY One of the Worst States for Smokers
If you're a smoker, you already have a million reasons to quit, but we're going to give you one more: New York is the worst state for smokers.
Schenectady City Council Bans Smoking and Driving With Child Passengers
Drivers who smoke in the City of Schenectady are no longer allowed to do so when a child is present as a passenger. The City Council passed legislation for the ban on Tuesday night in a 5-1 vote.
Smoke Free Turning Stone
Coming up on November 16th, Turning Stone Resort Casino's gambling floor will be smoke-free. Smokers will be limited to their own mini-casino.
Cigarette Almost Sets Whitesboro Woman Ablaze While on the Road
Katelyn Armstrong of Whitesboro was enjoying her drive to work this week when she noticed that something wasn't right. An unexpected object landed on her in her car while she was on Commercial Drive and started smelling smoke.
New City Smoking Law Passed to Protect Children in Utica
By a very close margin, the Common Council in the City of Utica voted to ban smoking at public playgrounds and other public youth events. The vote was five to four in favor of the ban, which raises a few questions.
New Quitting Smoking App Helps You Stay Smoke-Free
For anyone who has ever smoked, you know how hard quitting can be. A new app has been designed to keep you on track, and remind you why you're quitting.
Trying to Quit Smoking? Try These 4 Foods That Make Cigarettes Unpleasant
If you're trying to quit smoking, you know you'll try just about anything to break the habit. Well, here are some foods that will make you NOT want that cigarette.
The Quitting Smoking Challenge Update
Naomi Lynn has been battling with quitting smoking for a few months now. So how are things going? Has she finally reached her goal? Is she smoke-free?
Can E-Cigarettes Catch Fire? It Happened at St. Luke’s Hospital
There is no question that E-Cigarettes are a safer alternative to regular cigarettes, but can they still be dangerous? It's not a question of the actual liquids inside the device, but the device itself. There are some reports, not many, that claim these electronic cigarettes have caught fire or have blown up. One such case occurred on Tuesday night at St. Luke's Hospital in New Hartford.