A state judge effectively expanded a federal order that stopped a new law from applying to two tribes.
Thu 2 Sep 2010
Filed under: Shinnecock Indians, Native Americans, Oneida Indians, Green, Samuel L., Seneca Indians, Tax Exemptions, Decisions and Verdicts, Smoking and Tobacco, Taxation, New York State — @ 5:10 am
Wed 1 Sep 2010
Filed under: Shinnecock Indians, Arcara, Richard J., Cayuga Indians, Seneca Indians, Taxation, Decisions and Verdicts, Smoking and Tobacco, New York State — @ 3:40 am
The state tried 13 years ago to collect taxes on cigarette sales on reservations but backed down. Its new effort takes effect on Wednesday.
Outside the former MetLife building on Madison Avenue, die-hards take a smoking break. They chat, but most of their conversations last only as long as their embers.They cluster on the sidewalks below their offices, cigarettes in hand, and know all the warnings. Some of them say they are going to quit. Really.
Mon 12 Jul 2010
Filed under: cigarette machines, Nightclubs and Cabarets, Smoking and Tobacco, New York City — @ 3:13 am
Cigarette machines, once a familiar presence in most bars, have become scarce in a no-smoking atmosphere.
Wed 7 Jul 2010
Filed under: Recalls and Bans of Products, Smoking and Tobacco, Parks and Other Recreation Areas, Bloomberg, Michael R, New York City — @ 4:50 am
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said the ban made sense because it would cut the health risks of second-hand smoke and reduce littering by smokers.
Thu 1 Jul 2010
Filed under: Campaign Finance, Board of Elections (NYS), Workers' Benefits, Domestic Service, Child Care, Law and Legislation, Smoking and Tobacco, New York State — @ 5:33 am
New York State lawmakers wrestled with a number of high-profile bills in a flurry of activity late Wednesday.
Sat 26 Jun 2010
New York hates cigarettes, but is fond of the way they pay the bills.
Wed 23 Jun 2010
New York State should look elsewhere for revenue to close the budget deficit, said some lighting up near the old Philip Morris building.
Tue 22 Jun 2010
Filed under: Smoking and Tobacco, Taxation, Soft Drinks, Budgets and Budgeting, Politics and Government, New York State, Lotteries, New York City — @ 6:10 am
Politicians in Albany continue to explore ways to dip into the pockets of the self-destructive, especially poorer people, to address budget woes.
Tue 22 Jun 2010
Filed under: Taxation, State Legislatures, Smoking and Tobacco, Budgets and Budgeting, Paterson, David A, New York State — @ 3:56 am
A new law pushes the average price for a pack of cigarettes to about $9.20 in the state and nearly $11 in the city.