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[New York] NYPD, AG bust bootleg cigarette ring
Sixteen reputed members of a massive cigarette smuggling operation that stretched from the Capital Region to Virginia were charged Thursday in a sweeping takedown in which authorities cited possible ties to terrorist figures.
May 16, 2013
Albany (NY) Times-Union
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May 17, 2013 10:09
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[New York] Terrorists may get money from regional cigarette smugglers: Ray Kelly
Federal authorities Thursday scrambled to find millions of dollars in profits a smuggling ring that sold cheap cigarettes to bodegas across New York may have used to fund terrorism in the Middle East. Three of those charged in the sophisticated conspir
May 16, 2013
New York Daily News
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May 17, 2013 05:49
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[New York] New Jersey Lawmakers Eye Raising Cigarette-Buying Age To 21
New York City's push to raise the tobacco purchase age has now spread across the Hudson River. Sen. Richard Codey and Assemblyman Ruben Ramos plan to introduce a bill Monday in Trenton to raise New Jersey's minimum age for buying cigarettes from 19 to 2
May 16, 2013
CBS New York - Ch. 2
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May 17, 2013 05:31
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[New Jersey, New York] NJ lawmakers propose raising cigarette-buying age from 19 to 21; similar moves in NY, Mass.
In the unusual move that highlighted a spirit of alliance between sometime rivals, New Jersey state Sen. Richard Codey and Assemblyman Ruben Ramos unveiled the proposal at New York's City Hall. "I think we have to send a message to our young adults: to
May 16, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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May 16, 2013 14:40
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[Palestine] New York breaks Islamic-linked cigarette smuggling ring: source
New York authorities on Thursday will announce the arrest of 16 people in a cigarette smuggling ring that included three men who had been under scrutiny because of suspected links to Islamic militant groups, a law enforcement official said. The announcem
May 16, 2013
Reuters
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May 16, 2013 14:39
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[New Jersey, New York] NJ Lawmakers Seek to Raise Smoking Age to 21
Two New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to make it illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase cigarettes, joining efforts in nearby New York City. State Sen. Richard Codey and Assemblyman Ruben Ramos were appearing at New York's City Hall Thursday with City Co
May 16, 2013
NBCNew York.com
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May 16, 2013 14:38
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[Palestine, New York] Blind terrorist Omar Abdel-Rahman's pal among 16 in cigarette-smuggling ring
A Palestinian smuggling ring that includes a supporter of convicted terrorists made millions selling tax-free cigarettes in the city and upstate ... Law enforcement sources told The News some members of the group may have ties to Hamas and Hezbollah.
May 16, 2013
New York Daily News
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May 16, 2013 03:35
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[New York] International Vapor Group: Smoking in Jail Costs More Than Just Time
The city’s cigarette tax is the highest in the nation at $5.85, and being imprisoned and caught with a whole pack of cigarettes could cost an inmate $200. International Vapor Group(IVG) can offer the city a smoking alternative that may alleviate smoking
May 15, 2013
SBWire
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May 15, 2013 13:33
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[New York] Letter: Cigarettes are causing more harm than guns
smoking is responsible for 443,000 deaths annually; 49,000 related to exposure to secondhand smoke. Daily, more than 3,800 people under 18 years of age start smoking. That’s more than 1 million future victims. Annually, smoking-related illnesses cost all
May 14, 2013
Buffalo (NY) News
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May 14, 2013 17:24
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[New York] No smoking at state parks, historic sites
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York's smoke-free areas will be expanded to state parks and historic sites. The expansion will take effect for the 2013 peak summer season and will carry a fine of up to $250 plus surcharges if individuals fail to com
May 13, 2013
The Legislative Gazette (NY)
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May 13, 2013 16:16