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Smokers across New York will vow to kick the tobacco addiction during the American Cancer Society’s 37th annual Great American Smokeout. Yet, far too many New Yorkers haven’t been able to beat that addiction – and in some parts of the state, the smoking rate exceeds the national average.

Russ Sciandra Leaves Legacy of Taking on Big Tobacco and Winning It’s no exaggeration to say that Russ Sciandra’s work to reduce the scourge of tobacco has saved thousands of lives. Thanks to Russ’ tireless efforts to convene a community of partners that work together in Albany

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: study proving graphic, emotional anti-smoking ads are effective. “Compelling quit-smoking ads work as part of a comprehensive tobacco prevention and cessation program and demonstrate that New York should increase funding for its

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: study that says poor smokers spend 25 percent of their incomes on cigarettes. “The report’s* finding that poor New Yorkers spend 25 percent of their income on cigarettes is shocking and should

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: the uninsured in New York State. “The numbers released today by the U.S. Census Bureau show that New York’s ‘full steam ahead’ approach on New York’s health insurance exchange is the right

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: new laws that protect kids from e-cigarettes and ban smoking near schools. “Gov. Cuomo acted twice today in the best interests of New York’s children by signing bills that protect kids’ health.

New York receives a mixed review for its legislative work to combat cancer.

Cancer Rates Higher Downstate than Upstate (Trenton, NJ) (July 25, 2012) – A first-ever report from the American Cancer Society details the toll that cancer takes on the residents of New Jersey, county by county. The Cancer Burden in New Jersey illustrates

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Gov. Cuomo signing a bill to prohibit access to indoor tanning facilities for kids under age 17.