The James Prendergast Library recently installed new “No Smoking” signs outside the facility. The new signs state that “Smoking shall not be permitted and no person shall smoke within one hundred feet of the entrances, exits or outdoor areas of … [Read more...]
New State Law Outlaws Smoking at Licensed Child Care Facilities, Including Private Homes
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday signed legislation to further protect children from exposure to secondhand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking in facilities that provide child care services, including private homes. All … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Hold Public Hearing on ‘Tobacco 21’ Legislation Thursday Afternoon
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will hold a public hearing Thursdsay, May 12 on the recently approved local law to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old. The hearing will be held at 3 p.m. … [Read more...]
21 or Older to Buy Tobacco Starting this October – County Legislature Approves New Law
MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law to increase the legal age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21. The final vote on Wednesday night was 13 to 6. READ FULL LAW The proposal has been … [Read more...]
City Approves Ban on Using Tobacco Products in Parks, Along with All Other City Properties
JAMESTOWN - The use of tobacco and related products is now prohibited in all city of Jamestown property. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council approved an amendment to the city code that bans smoking both cigarettes and e-cigarettes, along … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Lawmakers to Consider Raising Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will introduce a local law later this month that would raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco products in the county to 21. READ THE FULL PROPOSED LOCAL LAW The proposed law will be taken up by … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Anit-Smoking Regulations for After School-Programming
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that he says will protect children across the State from exposure to second-hand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking near schools while after-school programs are in … [Read more...]
Tobacco Sales to Minors Decreases in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - The illegal sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to minors saw a significant decrease in Chautauqua County in 2014. According to the county department of health and human services, only one of the 165 business that were … [Read more...]
New Laws Make it Tougher to Light Up at State Parks
ALBANY - Smokers will have fewer places to light up in state parks and historical sites beginning this month. During recent action in Albany, the state has designated more outdoor locations as tobacco-free zones. These include picnic spots and areas … [Read more...]
