ALBANY, NY – In his State of the State message today, Governor Cuomo called for restricting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, including menthol, in New York State.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Julie Hart released the following statement:
“Governor Cuomo’s call for the restriction of flavored e-cigarettes in New York State demonstrates an understanding of the dangers posed to our youth by these products. Flavored tobacco products are used by the tobacco industry to lure kids into a lifetime of addiction. It is crucial that we take action to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products. Big Tobacco has a long history of targeting the Black American community with its menthol products, so inclusion of menthol cigarettes is crucial. We look forward to working with Governor Cuomo and the state legislature to strengthen this proposal and urge them to pass legislation to restrict all flavored tobacco products, including cigars and menthol cigarettes, to protect all New Yorkers.”
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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org.