Tag Archives: Tobacco-Free CNY

Protecting Youth from Tobacco Marketing This School Year

TOBACCO-FREE CNY, AUGUST 25, 2026 – As a new school year begins, parents and students have plenty on their minds. With backpacks packed, children head off to school while parents think about their safety. But there is one risk that goes unnoticed: the tobacco marketing children encounter near everyday places, including their routes to and… Read more >

Local youth leaders mobilize against tobacco marketing at statewide summit

Despite progress, more than 1 in 10 New York high school youth still use e-cigarettes TOBACCO-FREE CNY, JULY 21, 2026 – Despite significant progress in reducing youth vaping in New York, more than one in 10 high school students still use e-cigarettes, and nicotine pouch use is rising in popularity. As manipulative tobacco marketing continues… Read more >

New York Expands Tobacco Tax to Include Nicotine Pouches

TOBACCO-FREE CNY, JULY 8, 2026 – Tobacco-Free CNY, a partner in the New York State Tobacco Control Program, applauds the passage of the FY 2027 Executive Budget, which closes a loophole by including nicotine pouches in the definition of taxable tobacco products. This evidence-based policy win is a significant step forward in protecting New Yorkers,… Read more >

No Menthol Sunday: We are the movement against big tobacco

TOBACCO-FREE CNY, MAY 12, 2026 – No Menthol Sunday is a national initiative created by Center for Black Health and Health Equity to raise awareness about the harmful impact of menthol tobacco and its disproportionate effect on Black and African American communities. The initiative serves as a call to action to address targeted marketing practices… Read more >

Reality Check Youth Take Tobacco Industry Fight to State Capitol

Youth meet with Sen. May, Assemblymembers Magnarelli, Stirpe, Lemondes, and Hunter TOBACCO-FREE CNY, MARCH 4, 2026 – Every year in mid-February, Reality Check youth from around New York State gather in Albany with a common purpose: speaking with legislators on the dangers of tobacco and sharing the success of the New York State Tobacco Control… Read more >

Illuminating 25 Years of Landmark Progress and Great American Smokeout

TOBACCO-FREE CNY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – Look out for purple this Thursday, November 20, 2025! Landmarks across New York State will light up in purple to celebrate 25 years of the New York State Tobacco Control Program (NYS TCP). This event is part of a statewide effort to recognize the progress made in reducing the… Read more >

The Tobacco Industry Plays Tricks Year-Round by Selling “Treats”

TOBACCO-FREE CNY, OCTOBER 29, 2025 –  This Halloween season, it is important to remember the manipulative tricks that the tobacco industry uses to addict youth. Making highly attractive products in thousands of flavors is one of the strategies the industry is using to target kids. There are more than 14,000 different flavors of tobacco products… Read more >

Reality Check Youth Program: A Year in Review

TOBACCO-FREE CNY, JULY 24, 2025 –  Reality Check, the Tobacco-Free CNY youth program led by the Onondaga County Health Department, has worked hard throughout the school year to combat current tobacco issues. Many students have worked this year to stand up to Big Tobacco and dedicate their time to making their communities healthier and safer… Read more >

Unmasking the Appeal: Tobacco-Free CNY Recognizes World No Tobacco Day

TOBACCO-FREE CNY, MAY 30, 2025 –  This year, Tobacco-Free CNY recognizes World No Tobacco Day on May 31st with the theme selected by the World Health Organization (WHO), “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products.” World No Tobacco Day is a day set aside each year to focus on educating on… Read more >