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NY Expands No Smoking Zones in State Parks

5.11.13 at 1:18pm by Associated Press

Smoking will be banned in more places within New York state parks this summer.

The governor's office announced Friday that the state is expanding the number of smoke-free areas at state parks, pools and historic sites, including many of New York's popular beaches.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says residents should be able to enjoy the outdoors "free of pollution from secondhand smoke."

The new rules vary from park to park, so the state has posted a list online of places where smoking is banned.

In Mayor's Footsteps, Quinn Looks to Raise Minimum Age for Buying Cigarettes

4.22.13 at 2:38pm by Connor Ryan

Christine Quinn, the City Council speaker and leading mayoral candidate, and Dr. Thomas Farley, the city's health commissioner, put forth a proposal Monday morning that would require New Yorkers to be at least 21 years old in order to purchase cigarettes in the city.

While it would be illegal for young New Yorkers to purchase cigarettes, the proposal is not clear as to whether possession of cigarettes by those under 21 in the city would be illegal.

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