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Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley propose ban on tobacco product displays (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Bloomberg Proposes ‘Hide The Cigs’ Legislation To Combat Youth Smoking

Under the new legislation, sellers would be required to keep tobacco products out of sight except during a purchase by an adult consumer or during restocking.

2013/03/18

A man holds a cigarette - Dec 15, 2008 - Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Lawmaker Seeks Ban On Smoking While Driving With Small Children

Under the measure, it would be illegal to smoke with a child 6 or younger in the car.

2013/02/18

Cigarette Smoking (file/credit: Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

State University Of New York To Ban Smoking On All Campuses Starting In 2014

An unprecedented smoking ban on dozens of college campuses in New York State was announced Wednesday. In other words, it’s time for college kids to butt out!

2012/06/13

New York Parks Department Bans Smoking At Playgrounds, Pools

Parks officials say that will protect children and others from the dangers of secondhand smoke and reduce litter from discarded cigarettes.

2012/04/09

2 Arrested After Smoking-Related Violence On Babylon-Bound LIRR Train

Police said one passenger allegedly punched another who is accused of spitting at the conductor.

2011/12/12

Smoking (credit: AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

New Smoking Ban Takes Effect For The LIRR, Metro-North

A new smoking ban for the LIRR and Metro-North goes into effect on Sunday.

2011/11/13

LIRR commuters waiting for trains at Mineola (credit: Mona Rivera/ WCBS 880)

Grace Period To Kick Off LIRR Platform Smoking Ban Which Begins On Sunday

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted in September to prohibit smoking in most outdoor areas of LIRR stations.

2011/11/10

Mixed Reaction From Commuters On Smoking Ban At LIRR Stations, Platforms

The new law prohibits smoking in outdoor spaces for ticketing, boarding or platforms of train stations operated by the MTA or its subsidiaries.

2011/09/29

Gov. Cuomo Signs Law Prohibiting Smoking On Metro North, LIRR Platforms

The new law prohibits smoking in outdoor spaces for ticketing, boarding or platforms of train stations operated by the MTA or its subsidiaries.

2011/08/15

Former New Jersey Gov. Dick Codey is interviewed by Wayne Cabot - New York, NY - Aug 4, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

Former New Jersey Gov. Dick Codey Talks Corruption, Presidential Politics, And More

Codey, never shy to speak his mind, didn’t disappoint when he stopped by WCBS Newsradio 880′s studios and spoke at length with afternoon drive anchor Wayne Cabot.

2011/08/04

A no smoking sign in the Times Square pedestrian plaza - New York, NY - May 23, 2011 (credit: Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

Only One Ticket Issued Since NYC Parks Smoking Ban Went Into Effect

New York City parks commissioner Adrian Benepe insists the city is committed to keeping new smoke-free zones smoke-free.

2011/07/01

FDA Issues Graphic Warning Labels For Cigarette Packs To Deter Smoking

The anti-smoking lobby in New York has a new weapon. The Food and Drug Administration will require all packs of cigarettes to include graphic warning labels conveying the dangers of smoking.

2011/06/21

New York Lawmakers Ban Smoking On Long Island Rail Road Platforms

New York lawmakers have voted to ban smoking on the upstate and Long Island platforms of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s commuter trains to protect other passengers from secondhand smoke.

2011/06/17