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[Maryland, New York] EDITORIAL: Look closer at flow of cigarettes

IN SUMMATION If government isn’t watching, commerce can be manipulated to the benefit of law-breakers. It’s a safe bet no one ever imagined a major East Coast news story encompassing Ocean City, cigarette smuggling and the Hamas militant group in the Mi
DelmarvaNow.com
added May 23, 2013 22:07
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[New York] NY AG, NYC PD Take Down Unstamped Cigarette Trafficking Enterprise

Convenience Store/Petroleum (CSPNet)
added May 23, 2013 22:06
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New York Police Chief Argues for Tobacco Law Enforcement

New York City police commissioner Raymond Kelly wrote an op-ed earlier this week for the New York Post, highlighting the need for the state to better enforce its tobacco laws by addressing cigarette smuggling.
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
added May 23, 2013 22:04
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[New York] Rochester Housing Authority to implement smoke free housing initiative

The Rochester Housing Authority is implementing a new smoke free policy. Officials say the policy with allow the authority to eliminate second hand smoke, improve indoor air quality, decrease maintenance costs and help prevent fires. They say the new pol
WHEC 10 NBC (Rochester, NY)
added May 23, 2013 13:24
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[New York] AUDIO: The Brian Lehrer Show: Anthony Weiner: Candidate for Mayor

RJ from prospect hts - It is ridiculous to focus on smoking as part of his health care plan toward single payer. I hate smoking. But it is addictive, addiction is a physiological problem
WNYC Radio
added May 23, 2013 12:22
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[New York] Masterminds behind cigarette smuggling ring face charges in court

Basel and Samir Ramadan were arrested last week for running the ring that pulled in more than $22 million in profits over the last 17 months. Only $7.8 million has been accounted for and authorities fear the funds could have been funneled to terrorists.
New York Daily News
added May 23, 2013 03:39
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[New York] Tales of Actual Legislation: Weprin would ban ‘irresponsible’ smoking in cars

Assemblyman David Weprin is touting a bill that would ban smoking in private cars where a child under 14 is present. “Smoking is prohibited in many public places, as you well know,” Weprin, D-Queens, said. “The dangers posed to a child from second-hand
Albany (NY) Times Union blogs
added May 22, 2013 13:45
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[New York] Toe to toe with Big Tobacco: Cayuga County youths confront Phillip Morris execs in NYC

Anti-tobacco youth groups from across the country met face-to-face with executives and shareholders of tobacco manufacturer Phillip Morris International in New York City May 8. Among those in attendance were Matthew Jones, of Auburn, and Adrianna Greco,
Auburn (NY) Citizen
added May 22, 2013 08:03
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[New York] Another spring, another state parks smoking fight

But a smokers' rights advocate who successfully stopped a similar ban from being implemented last year, says not so fast. Audrey Silk, of New York City Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment, or NYC CLASH, filed a lawsuit in early April to stop the
The Legislative Gazette (NY)
added May 21, 2013 07:12
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[New York] KELLY/FARLEY: Time to smoke out NY's butt-leggers

The Sensible Tobacco Enforcement bill in the council will curtail the sale of illegal and discounted tobacco goods. Under this bill, the sale, possession or concealment of untaxed cigarettes or counterfeit stamps will result in a fine of up to $2,000 for
New York Post
added May 21, 2013 07:11
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