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John S. Burke Reality Check Youth Met with State Lawmakers at the Capitol, Discussed the NYS Tobacco Control Program and Unmet Needs among Certain Communities

July 30, 2020 News

3 students met with members of New York State legislature to speak out against the tobacco industry Read More Here Read More »

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    Some pictures from todays rally in Albany! #People Some pictures from todays rally in Albany! #PeopleOverProfit #SeenEnoughTobacco
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    🎬🎬🎬 We are so excited to announce the Rea 🎬🎬🎬 We are so excited to announce the Reality Check Smoke-Free Movies Video Contest! This is open to ALL youth ages 13-18 in New York State (you do not need to be a member of a Reality Check group to participate)! Head to our website for all the details: http://www.realitycheckofny.com/smoke-free-movies-video-contest.
    Some pictures from todays Paint & Advocate at our Some pictures from todays Paint & Advocate at our Reality Check & SADD meeting at Tappan Zee High School! #RealityCheckofNY #SeenEnoughTobacco #PeopleOverProfit #RC #SADD
    Did you know there is no safe level of exposure to Did you know there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke (including e-cigarettes)? #RealityCheckofNY #PeopleOverProfit #SeenEnoughTobacco #SecondHandSmoke #TobaccoFreeNYS
    📣Calling all Putnam, Orange, Westchester and Ro 📣Calling all Putnam, Orange, Westchester and Rockland County Youth! Join us in our PSA contest to call out the tobacco industries decades old tactic: glamorizing and normalizing use on screen 😬 According to the Truth Initiative, 44 percent of adolescents who start smoking do so because of smoking images they have seen in the movies. Submissions will be accepted on RealityCheckofNY.com Contact Carissa Jachcinski @ Carissa.Jachcinski@lung.org with any questions. #RealityCheckofNY #TobaccoFreeGeneration #SmokeFreeMovies #SeenEnoughTobacco #PeopleOverProfit #tobaccofreenys
    Earlier this month Rockland County Youth from Tapp Earlier this month Rockland County Youth from Tappan Zee High School SADD and Reality Check members participated in cups in the fence to educate about the effects flavored tobacco products. Students made out the fact, “Flavors Hook Kids” to show those passing by the impacts of flavored tobacco products since 96% of youth who use e-cigarettes use flavored products. The youth were joined by others in Putnam, Orange and Westchester counties as a part of national day of action, the Great American Smoke-out held the Thursday before Thanksgiving annually. According to a Stat Shot by the NYS Department of Health (https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/tobacco_control/reports/statshots/volume14/n3_milestones_in_tobacco_control.pdf), cigarette smoking among high school youth is at an all-time low: only 2.4% of high school youth are current smokers, representing a 91% decline in the youth smoking rate since 2000 when 27.1% of high school age youth were current smokers. However, e‐cigarette use among high school youth decreased in 2020, a first since NY has monitored use of these products, from 27.5% in 2018 to 22.5% in 2020. However, e-cigarettes are still the most used tobacco products among youth.
    Two weeks ago Rockland County Legislators gave a p Two weeks ago Rockland County Legislators gave a proclamation to commemorate the Great American Smokeout (GASO). Special thank you to Legislator Paul! #TobaccoFreeNYS #SeenEnoughTobacco #GASO #TobaccoFreeGeneration
    We are so excited to be hosting a smoke-free movie We are so excited to be hosting a smoke-free movie night along with our partners at the Walden Recreation & Parks Department to see Raya & The Last Dragon on July 30th at Wooster Grove Park at 7:30 and celebrate the parks NEW smoke-free policy! Please RSVP using our Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smoke-free-movie-night-at-wooster-grove-park-tickets-163899147763. As always, admission is free and popcorn will be provided. For any questions or concerns please contact Carissa Jachcinski at Carissa.Jachcinski@lung.org or comment below! #TobaccoFreeNYS #SmokeFreeMovies #SmokeFreeParks #WaldenNY #SeenEnoughTobaccco #PeopleOverProfit #RealityCheckofNY
    An average of 63% of public schools are located wi An average of 63% of public schools are located within 1,000 feet – about two city blocks – of a tobacco retailer, according to a study by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Studies suggest, “Living in neighborhoods with a higher concentration of tobacco retailers makes youth more likely to start using tobacco and makes quitting more difficult. In addition, higher concentrations of tobacco retailers in disadvantaged neighborhoods contribute to health disparities.” #SeenEnoughTobacco #PeopleOverProfit #TobaccoFreeNYS #RealityCheckofNY #PutnamCountyNY #BackToSchool #HealthyNY
    We are so excited to be hosting a smoke-free movie We are so excited to be hosting a smoke-free movie night along with our partners at the Walden Recreation & Parks Department to see Raya & The Last Dragon on July 30th at Wooster Grove Park at 7:30 and celebrate the parks NEW smoke-free policy! Please RSVP using our Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smoke-free-movie-night-at-wooster-grove-park-tickets-163899147763. As always, admission is free and popcorn will be provided. For any questions or concerns please contact Carissa Jachcinski at Carissa.Jachcinski@lung.org or comment below! #TobaccoFreeNYS #SmokeFreeMovies #SmokeFreeParks #WaldenNY #SeenEnoughTobaccco #PeopleOverProfit
    Julia Ward is a graduating Senior from John S. Bur Julia Ward is a graduating Senior from John S. Burke Catholic High School. Julia has spoken couragessly and fearlessly about the toll of tobacco on her personally at many legislative visits. Julia was honorable mention for the MARO Region in 2020. Julia will be continuing her studies at Harvard University in the fall. #youthempowerment #youthactivism #seniorspotlight
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    POWR Against Tobacco

    September 7th

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    Putnam DOH is offering smoking cessation! Send to a friend who’s looking to quit.

    Putnam DOH is offering smoking cessation! Send to a friend who’s looking to quit.The Putnam County Department of Health will be offering Freedom from Smoking, an evidence-based smoking cessation program, to individuals who live or work in Putnam County. Classes will be held at the Putnam County Department of Health on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., beginning October 2 to November 13. Read more and find registration information at ow.ly/6tuP50PIMfR ... See MoreSee Less

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    POWR Against Tobacco

    September 7th

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    By exposing the tobacco industry’s current marketing strategies, we can prevent new tobacco users from starting and help tobacco users quit. Learn more from our partner, @TobaccoFreeNYS: tobaccofreenys.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

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    September 6th

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