Op-Ed: The Work Never Stops in the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Read an op-ed written by Bronx Youth Engagement Manager, Saraswathi Cuffey, in the Norwood News.
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2020: A Year in Review
A Year of Progress… For many people around the world, 2020 was a very difficult year – New York City was no exception. Despite the life changing adjustments we’ve faced as a result of COVID-19, we continue to persevere. Here at NYC Smoke-Free, that means continuing to raise awareness of health disparities from the lens […]
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Live To Breathe Another Day
Written by Equisha Pierre, Staten Island Community Engagement Manager Major health organizations all agree that smoking an vaping can lead to compromised lung function. In the wake of the COVID19 pandemic, we are learning all smokers both young and old are at higher risk as smoking increases the chance of worse symptoms and complications of the disease. To […]
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3 Reasons Why All Movies Featuring Smoking Should be Rated R
With the start of the summer blockbuster season right around the corner, it’s time to put the spotlight on an important yet overlooked fact: smoking is glamorized in movies to appeal to youth. Big Tobacco has a long history of leveraging movies to promote smoking and tobacco brands—using tactics such as product placement and celebrity […]
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Menthol: A Hazard in Our Communities
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