Join us in working to make New York a healthier place to live, work and play!
Our goal is to educate community leaders and the public about the dangers and social costs of tobacco; engage local stakeholders to adopt policies that will restrict tobacco industry presence, de-normalize tobacco use, and eliminate secondhand smoke.
Learn MoreTHE ISSUE OF TOBACCO IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Tobacco Where We Shop
Each day in New York State, the tobacco industry spends over a half million dollars to market its products - and 90 percent of it is devoted to in-store advertising.
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Tobacco Imagery on Screen
Smoking on screen recruits 390,00 teens to start smoking every day, one third of which will die prematurely from tobacco-related illness.
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Tobacco Where We Live
Secondhand smoke and vapor drifts from neighboring apartments and creates unhealthy living conditions for everyone in the building.
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Tobacco Where We Work
The workplace is a major source of exposure to secondhand smoke from combustible tobacco products.
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Tobacco Where We Play
Exposure to secondhand smoke in outdoor recreational including playgrounds, parks and beaches can be hazardous - especially for children.
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POW’R Against Tobacco had an amazing meeting with Senator Skoufis to discuss the critical prevention work being done in Orange County. We are grateful for such a productive and meaningful conversation. Together we are making strides in creating a healthier, tobacco-free community. Thank you, James Skoufis for your continued support!
Meghan Du Bois O’Connor has fought for many many years through POWR Against Tobacco to give all of us a tobacco-free community!! Her determination to succeed to obvious!!
That's quite an ambitious undertaking. Hope she is successful
And my daughter Meghan DuBois O’Connor.. Meghan has fought to get a tobacco-free community for all for many many years. Thank you!
POW’R Against Tobacco had a great start to Tuesday morning with the East Wallkill Rotary, educating members on the importance of tobacco prevention and policy. We appreciate the opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of nicotine addiction and emphasize that strong policies are key to protecting our youth and community.
Thank you for welcoming us to your meeting and for your commitment to a healthier, tobacco-free future!