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New York State Smokers’ Quitline

Tips for Avoiding Smoking During the Holidays

The Heart Network · December 23, 2023 · Leave a Comment

The holiday season can be stressful for a multitude of reasons, from travel and busy schedules to social gatherings and, for some, just being around family. For those attempting to quit smoking — and even those who’ve successfully quit — these stressors can add up and make … [Read more...] about Tips for Avoiding Smoking During the Holidays

Upcoming Cigarette Tax Hike Projected to Save 15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives

The Heart Network · September 1, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Health care providers and the NYS Smokers’ Quitline offer support for quitting New York State’s cigarette tax will become the highest in the nation on Sept. 1. The $1 hike is the first cigarette tax increase since 2010 and changes the tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack of 20 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Cigarette Tax Hike Projected to Save 15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives