Mission Statement

The mission of re:TH!NK, the Lakeshore Tobacco Prevention Network, is to improve the health of our residents by reducing tobacco use and exposure through prevention strategies which include community outreach and involvement to move policy forward collaboratively, across our multi-jurisdictional area.

Friday, February 25, 2011

New York Raises the Bar

This week Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed legislation into law expanding it Smoke Free Air Act. The law will not allow smoking in the city's 1700 parks, 14 miles of beaches, marinas, and boardwalks. This means that the famous site of Times Square will be smoke free!
Supporters of the ban say that, along with protecting public health, it will reduce the amount of trash in parks and beaches. The measure was overwhelming approved by the City Council.
The mayor hopes that the law will be enforced by the citizens. The law will take effect in 90 days, violations of the law will carry a $50 fine.

An article on the topic can be read by clicking below:

http://technorati.com/lifestyle/article/new-york-city-bans-smoking-in/

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