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Are cigarette prices going up in New York State? Due to this massive situation, prices may be going up in New York State for a pack of cigarettes according to some local smokers.

You may think that because marijuana is legal in New York state there are plenty of places you can light one up. That is not necessarily the case. Where you can and cannot smoke are pretty lopsided so don't expect to see a lot of people smoking marijuana around you.

It looks as if the parent company that makes Marlboro cigarettes is going to stop making tobacco products and go entirely smoke-free.

A Massachusetts bill that would raise the minimum age to use to tobacco to 21 is building steam.

I've never been pregnant and (believe it or not) I've never tried marijuana but I found it interesting that both of those are trending together in the news today.

If you're a non-smoker in your office, you've probably had the hint of jealousy when your co-workers who smoke head outside. If the State Offices decided to implement this policy, how do you think it would go?

I saw this headline and couldn't help but try to figure out what these parents are talking about. They don't just mean smoking pot in general, they mean while their kids are playing, they're getting high.

When they first came out, it seemed like electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were the best of both worlds for smokers. They still could smoke but it was more accepted in public places without the smoke and smell. Now, another place is added to the list of where they're not allowed.

You've got to admit, when it comes to the fight against tobacco, we've come a long way in the last ten years. However, there's still more work to do.

90% of smokers start smoking before they turn 21, but only about 2% of tobacco sales come from people under 21. So, why did Albany county legislators pass Local Law C, requiring people to be 21 years old in order to buy tobacco related products...

If you or someone you know has had any dealings with cancer in any way, you owe it to yourself to give this a listen.  This was an interview with Julie Hart, the NYS Government Relations Director For the  ACS CAN Network.  All of the audio can be found below

Because of the Clean Indoor Air Act which banned smoking in several public places, many people that smoke cigarettes have been using e-cigarettes when they’re in a restaurant or bar.