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Public Opinion Sought For New Anti-Smoking Measure  

The new Health Code amendment would require tobacco retailers to put graphic warnings in their stores
Jump to full article: WPIX-TV (New York, NY), 2009-06-25
Author: SHELLEY NG

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While the tobacco industry spends billions of dollars every year to glamorize smoking, we will show New Yorkers the harsh realities. These warning signs will help persuade smokers to quit and show children why they shouldn't start smoking.
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley, on the Board of Health proposal to put graphic anti-smoking warnings wherever tobacco products are sold.