smoking ban

A new law signed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo bans smoking in home-based day care centers.The law signed Monday requires facilities licensed or…

The smoking rate in New York state has dropped to its lowest level since public health officials began tracking the number.Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the…

The Massachusetts Attorney General is proposing to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. There is currently a void in Massachusetts regulations that has…

New tobacco regulations aimed to curb youth smoking and reduce second-hand smoke in public areas went into effect today in the city of Pittsfield,…

Albany County lawmakers voted 21-17 last night to become the first community in New York to block the sale of tobacco products in retail stores that…

The Albany Common Council could decide tonight to expand its smoking ban in city parks. If passed, the measure would carry a 50 dollar fine and go into…

A new law restricting smoking in Vermont went into effect Tuesday. Its provisions include banning smoking in cars when children under 8 are in the…

Vermont's top public health official is hopeful a series of new laws restricting smoking will encourage more people to quit.Health Commissioner Dr. Harry…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation banning smoking at playgrounds.The bill was sponsored by Democratic Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and…

In 2012 communities across Massachusetts have taken strides to limit tobacco use in public places and businesses. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas…