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Statement on passage of historic tobacco legislation in New York City
October 30, 2013
NYC PASSES HISTORIC LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FAMILIES FROM BIG TOBACCO
October 30, 2013
Statement from Michele Bonan, Regional Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Metro NY on today’s passage of Intros 1021 and 250A:
“New York City has done it again: leading the way to protect our families from the scourge of Big Tobacco. Ensuring high prices and increasing the age of sale are two progressive steps that will help keep tobacco out of the hands of kids, and further decrease smoking rates. We applaud the New York City Council for yet again implementing smart policy and protecting the health of New York families.
“Tobacco is the biggest public health menace of our time. It is the leading preventable cause of cancer and steals the lives of 25,000 New Yorkers every year. For years New York City has aggressively, and effectively, fought back against this threat. The City has implemented high tobacco taxes, smoke free workplaces and public spaces, hard-hitting media campaigns and cessation efforts to fight against the advance of Big Tobacco. We are pleased to support today’s freshly passed policy that will build on that strong foundation.”
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