E-Cig Use is Skyrocketing Among NYS Youth

In the news E-Cig Use is Skyrocketing Among NYS Youth The good news is that due to tobacco control measures, the current smoking rate among adults in New York State is 14.2 percent. However, the bad news is that the percent of New York State youth who have ever tried...

Sharon Springs Library Adopts Tobacco-Free Policy

In the news Sharon Springs Library Adopts Tobacco-Free Policy The Sharon Springs Free Library recently adopted a tobacco-free policy to help create a healthier community. The library is the fourth public library in Schoharie County who are all members of the Mohawk...

Catskill Veterans Outreach Center Goes Tobacco-Free

In the news Catskill Veterans Outreach Center Goes Tobacco-Free According to a 2015 survey of veteran enrollees’ health, 62 percent (5.2 million) of the entire Veterans Administration enrollee population has ever smoked. Vincent Scalise, executive director and founder...