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[New York] LETTER: More policies are needed to deter tobacco use
Only when the right policies are in place, when smokers have access to the resources they need to quit and youth are prevented from starting to smoke, can we be successful in combating tobacco's burden.
Mar 30, 2013
Albany (NY) Times-Union
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Mar 30, 2013 19:37
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[New York] EDITORIAL: The smoking ban at 10: The mayor was bashed for his controversial initiative, but it's working
Now Mr. Bloomberg is urging the City Council to combat youth smoking by making New York City the first in the nation to restrict the retail display of tobacco products. It's definitely a matter of concern on Staten Island. Two thousand high school stud
Mar 30, 2013
Staten Island (NY) Advance
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Mar 30, 2013 19:12
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[UK] Simon Calder: No smoke but plenty of ire
Ridgway said I should have commended his airline for jettisoning the ridiculous notion that it was acceptable to have naked flames lighting toxic substances to produce fumes that were then inhaled by everyone on board the plane. "Virgin Atlantic was the
Mar 2, 2013
The Independent (uk)
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Mar 30, 2013 15:40
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[New Jersey] GIANFICARO: Fuming over smoking ban
After my column last week saluting New Jersey towns that have or are considering banning smoking in municipal parks and other public places outdoors, you’d have sworn I advocated banning free religion and pepperoni pizza.
Mar 28, 2013
phillyBurbs.com
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Mar 28, 2013 13:43
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[New York] VIDEO: City Marks Decade Of Smoke-Free Bars And Restaurants
"We have reduced smoking in our city by 31 percent in the last 10 years," Bloomberg said. "The cut in teenage smoking is by more than 50 percent. And that is one of the reasons why the life expectancy in New York City has gone up so dramatically. It is a
Mar 27, 2013
NY1 (Time Warner Cable)
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Mar 28, 2013 08:42
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[New York] City Celebrates 10 Years of a Smoke-Free NYC
City’s smoking rates are at record lows, while resident life expectancy at record high, according to Mayor Bloomberg
Mar 28, 2013
Patch.org
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Mar 28, 2013 08:40
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New York celebrates 10 year smoking ban
"Ten years ago when New York City prohibited smoking in restaurants and bars, many predicted the end of the hospitality, restaurant and tourism industries," Bloomberg said in a statement.
Mar 28, 2013
Reuters
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Mar 28, 2013 08:33
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New York smoking ban in public places marks 10 years
A report released by New York's health department said the number of adult smokers fell to 15% in 2011 from 21.5% in 2002, but officials warn that smoking is still the main cause of preventable deaths in the city.
Mar 28, 2013
BBC Online
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Mar 28, 2013 08:29
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[New York] Bloomy celebrates smoking ban's 10th birthday at Manhattan bar that was biggest foe
Bar that blasted Mike’s cig ban hails it 10 years later ... After comparing his receipts from 2002 to 2012, Gerard estimated that business increased about 20 percent after the ban.
Mar 28, 2013
New York Post
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Mar 28, 2013 08:26
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[New York] Mayor Bloomberg visits Old Town Bar to celebrate 10th annivesary of Smoke-Free Air Act
Bloomberg touted that his first health initiative as mayor saved 10,000 lives and boosted the city’s economy. ... . I think it’s safe to say the Smoke-Free Air Act has been one of the best things that has ever happened to restaurant, bar and tourism indus
Mar 28, 2013
New York Daily News
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Mar 28, 2013 08:23