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Friday, May 10, 2013  Governor Cuomo announced an expanded ban on smoking in state parks, like Green Lakes and Chittenango Falls, among others.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  New York City is marking the 10th anniversary of its ban on smoking in bars, restaurants and other indoor public spaces.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Madison County is moving ahead with an expanded ban on smoking, even after receiving a scathing letter from the Village of Wampsville accusing the county of stepping on individual rights and freedoms.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  A group advocating smokers' rights has sued the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to remove outdoor no-smoking signs from state parks, beaches, pools and historic sites, saying they subject smokers to hostile confrontations.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Madison County is trying to crack down on smoking by expanding restrictions on where people can light up.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The Cuomo administration is suspending its restrictions on smoking in parks, pools, beaches and historic sites after a smokers' rights groups objected.

Monday, April 16, 2012  As temperatures climbed into the mid 80's on Monday, parents on the beach at Green Lakes were glad to hear that they wouldn't have to worry about cigarette smoke.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  One Central New York county is proposing the toughest standard in the state, for businesses that sell cigarettes.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  More work needs to be done to keep young Americans from using tobacco, including creating smoking bans and increasing taxes on tobacco products to deter youth, the U.S. Surgeon General's office said in a report released Thursday.

Monday, August 22, 2011  The Oswego Common Council has unanimously (7-0) approved a smoking ban at the farmer's market, citing health concerns.  The measure now goes before the mayor -- and could go into effect in time for the farmer's market on Thursday.

Monday, June 13, 2011  A New York lawmaker has proposed legislation that would ban adults from smoking in cars when children under the age of 14 are present.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Smokers in New York City are being forced to butt out their cigarettes at parks, beaches, public plazas and boardwalks.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  If a proposed law is passed, New York could become the first state to ban electronic cigarettes.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  New York City wants to take its tough smoking ban outdoors.

Monday, August 02, 2010  The city of Ithaca will hold information sessions starting today concerning the city's new smoking ban that went into effect on Sunday.