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Tobacco Companies Must Finally Tell Public the Truth about Their Lethal Products – 11 Years After a Court Ordered It
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 11 years after a federal court first ordered them to do so, the major U.S. tobacco companies must begin publishing “corrective statement” advertisements next month telling the American people the truth about their deadly and addictive products, if the court accepts an agreement filed by the parties late Monday. Read More »
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Adding E-Cigarettes to the Clean Indoor Air Act.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation adding electronic cigarettes to the Clean Indoor Air Act, which bans their use everywhere that smoking tobacco products are prohibited. Read More »
Brentwood Youth Declare First Seen Enough Tobacco Day!
Reality Check LI empowers youth to create change at the local and state level through education and policy efforts. This past summer, a 4 week Youth Advocacy training, led by Judith Montauban, was conducted at the Brentwood Library. This training educated young leaders about the dangers of tobacco use and the tobacco industry and their Read More »