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ACS CAN Disappointed in Albany County Legislature Defeat of Flavored Tobacco Bill

November 12, 2019
New York

The Albany County Legislature has defeated legislation that wold protect health and save lives.

Health Organizations Call for Passage of State Legislation to Restrict the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

October 30, 2019
New York

Health organizations are asking the New York State Legislature to pass a package of bills that would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products.

ACS CAN Applauds Governor Cuomo for Including Menthol in Flavored E-Cigarette Rules

September 26, 2019
New York

Governor Cuomo has announced he is adding menthol to his flavored e-cigarette rule. ACS CAN thanks Governor Cuomo.

ACS CAN Urges Governor Cuomo to Strengthen Emergency Flavor E-Cigarette Rules

September 15, 2019
New York

Governor Cuomo has released rules prohibiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in New York State. The rule exempts menthlol.

New York Enacts Tobacco 21

July 16, 2019
New York

Governor Cuomo has signed legislation into law that prohibits the sale of all tobacco products to those younger than 21.

Drug Formulary Bill Passes Assembly

June 17, 2019
New York

ACS CAN thanks the New York State Assembly for passing a bill that protects New York State residents from having their health insurers change their drug formularies mid-year.

Social Justice Groups, Parent Advocates and Public Health Organizations Kick Off “Flavors Hook Kids NYC” Campaign

April 18, 2019
New York

Social Justice Groups, Parent Advocates and Public Health Organizations Kick Off “Flavors Hook Kids NYC” Campaign Call on City Leaders to Restrict the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Nearly 81 Percent of Young Smokers Start with a Flavored Product NEW YORK, NY

ACS CAN Lauds Senate for Passing Tobacco 21

April 1, 2019
New York

ALBANY, NY - April 1, 2019 - The New York State Senate today passed legislation that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. The legislation passed the Assembly in March. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New York Senior Government Relations Director Julie

ACS CAN Testifies on 2019-20 Preliminary NYC Budget

March 18, 2019
New York

Tesimony by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee March 18, 2019 • New York, NY Chair Levine and members of the Health Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Michael Davoli and