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FDA approves first menthol flavored e-cigarettes from Altria's NJOY
The FDA's authorization comes at a time when the government is reviewing a potential ban on menthol cigarettes.
Alleged thief stole $11K worth of cigarettes from Walgreens: state police
Police need the public's help in locating the suspect, who was pushing a walker and wearing a red shirt and shorts.
Viral golfer's US Women's Open got very weird after smoking moment
It wasn't your typical T-19 finish for Charley Hull.
'Goop' contributor and doc claimed smoking linked to longer lifespans in viral interview
A former cardiac surgeon and contributor to Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow's website claimed multiple times that puffing on cigarettes is linked to longer living.
NYC's most outspoken smokers' rights activist keeps up fight by growing her own tobacco -- and ignoring bans
She's fired up — and still firing 'em up. The city’s most outspoken smoker’s rights activist has turned to “civil disobedience” now that cigarette restrictions are the norm – puffing...
Biden admin scraps menthol ban for fear of alienating black voters critical to prez's re-election
The Biden administration has abandoned its acknowledging that heavy pushback from black Americans seen as a critical voting bloc for the president’s 2024 re-election effort influenced the decision.
Biden White House close to finalizing menthol cigarette ban in the face of major pushback
The Biden administration is preparing to soon finalize highly anticipated standards targeting menthol cigarettes despite heavy opposition from small businesses, and free market consumer groups.
Family of 24-year-old fatally stabbed in NYC by smiling homeless man over a cigarette call killer a 'f--king animal' at sentencing
The lowlife bum who fatally stabbed a man over a cigarette after a dispute in Midtown was dubbed a “f--king animal” by the victim’s parents in court at his sentencing...
Is smoking stylish again? Experts sound alarm as cigarettes become a trend on NYFW runways
This new trend is a real drag.
NYC man confesses to stashing drug dealer's severed head in fridge for almost 2 years — in exchange for a cigarette
All it took for the convicted fraudster to give up the information was a cigarette.
NJ takes first step to outlaw smoking in Atlantic City casinos, but some fear ban will lead to layoffs, closures
“We feel like we cracked the egg,” said Nicola Vitola, a Borgata dealer and a leader of the movement to ban casino smoking.
Surprising new study reveals the effects of vaping on pregnant women, babies
The study contrasts the widely adopted recommendation that vaping — or smoking of any kind — while pregnant is not safe.
Cigarette maker BAT warns US brands have no long-term future, plans $31.5B writedown
The writedown marks the first time a major global tobacco firm has written off the value of its traditional cigarettes business in a major market like the US.
Sharpton urging Biden admin to stub out menthol cigarette ban over black market fears
"Menthol prohibitions will create illicit markets and more police interactions, especially in minority communities,'' the Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network wrote in its letter to the FDA.
Eric Garner’s mother urges Sen. Schumer to oppose Biden’s menthol cigarette ban, citing its potential to 'hurt blacks and Hispanics'
The mother of Eric Garner sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday asking him to oppose the Biden administration’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, which...
How TikTok boosts Hamas, Tlaib’s Biden smear and other commentary
Tech watch: How TikTok Boosts Hamas At the Free Press, Rep. Mike Gallagher notes that “51 percent of Americans ages 18–24 believe Hamas was justified in its brutal terrorist attacks.”...
NYC pol goes undercover to help crackdown on illegal pot shop
Councilwoman Joann Ariola conducted a "sting" on a smoke shop that was allegedly peddling its wares to minors before law enforcement raided the joint.
NYC Council mulls expanding smoking ban in parks to nearby sidewalks
The City Council is considering new legislation to extend an existing ban prohibiting smoking on parkland to cover all sidewalks bordering the greenspace.
Boebert's antics and more: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 24, 2023
Rep. Lauren Boebert blames her antics at a “Beetlejuice” performance in Aspen on her “eccentric” and “animated” personality.
Smoking more than doubles your risk of mental illness: new study
"The numbers speak for themselves — smoking does cause mental illness," said one expert who believes they've proven it's the root cause of mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder and...