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A woman in Sacramento, California is about to become the cigarette butt of many jokes.

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is at it again!  This time, he's attempting to pass another law that will protect adults from themselves as he attempts to raise the smoking age to 21, up from the current 18

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CVS is coming under criticism for fining employees who smoke and participate in the company's health plan $600.

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Employees of CVS Pharmacy who are provided health insurance through the company must participate in health screenings or face surcharges of $600 per year on their health plan. It's a new initiative of the national chain in their latest effort to keep their health insurance costs down and it might very well serve as a benchmark for other employers

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He was a pediatrician and President Ronald Reagan's adviser for eight years.  Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop died Monday.

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Smokers' rights could be at risk once again: a medical expert is currently advocating for some drastic regulations that would make it mandatory for all smokers to obtain a smoking license.

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Between the persistency of the surgeon general and bans everywhere from workplaces to bars, being a smoker should be harder than it’s ever been before.

But are these anti-smoking efforts actually causing a decline in the rates of cigarette consumption?

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Albany, NY (WIBX) - No rules surround the sale of electronic cigarettes, or "e-cigarettes," but that could change quickly if Governor Andrew Cuomo signs legislation passed by the State Legislature into law.

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Marcy, NY (WIBX) - The New York State Parks system is reviewing public comments about a controversial no-smoking ban in select areas of parks and state historic sites.

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Marcy, NY (WIBX) - The signs are staying up for now but no tickets will be issued.  The New York State Parks system is reviewing public comments about a controversial no-smoking ban in select areas of parks and state historic sites.

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