Styrofoam Packaging May Soon Be Banned Throughout All Of New York State
In 2019, the ban on single-use styrofoam packaging in NYC officially went into effect, and now Governor Cuomo is looking to expand that ban throughout New York…
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Flavored Vaping Liquids And E-Cigarettes Will Soon Be Illegal In NYC
On Tuesday, November 26, the New York City Council voted (42-2) to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping liquids. This ban comes only a few days after another…
Famous Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Will Ban Food Trucks And Street Vendors This Year
Every holiday season droves of people flock to the Dyker Heights neighborhood to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous and over-the-top Christmas light displays that residents put on annually. With…
Governor Cuomo Signs Bill That Will Decriminalize Marijuana In New York State
on Monday, July 29, Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will further decriminalize marijuana use in New York State. Under the new law, possession of less than two ounces of marijuana…
The Smoking Age In New York Has Now Officially Been Raised To 21
A new bill has recently been signed that’ll change the age of smoking, vaping, and overall tobacco usage throughout New York from 18 to 21. The legislation, which was signed…
Texting While Crossing The Street May Soon Be Illegal In NYC
New Yorkers may soon have to be a bit more vigilant of their actions while crossing the street, keeping their eyes up and away from their phones. The…
New York Becomes 15th State To Ban The Practice Of Conversion Therapy
On Tuesday, January 15, state legislatures voted to end the use of conversion therapy in New York on minors. Under the new bill, therapists are prohibited…