How much revenue is New York State losing out on due to tobacco tax evasion?
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Tell New York State to Clean Up Diesel Pollution
 In 2006, New York State passed a law that requires all diesel-powered vehicles and equipment which are owned, operated or under contract with the state be operated with cleaner diesel fuel and to be fitted with tailpipe filters that could reduce their pollution by up to 90%.
Send the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation a message now or join us to testify at one of the public hearings and tell them to protect public health and clean our air.
'Tis the Season... Christmas Seals are Here
 The Holidays will soon be upon us. Show your loved ones that you are thinking of them and supporting lung health by sending them Christmas Seals. The Christmas Seals website allows you to order seals, view a timeline of the stamps, send an e-card to friends and family, download coloring books for children and order holiday greeting cards.
Events
Climb Albany -- On April 19, 2009, join the American Lung Association of New York to climb One Commerce Plaza in Albany, where each step brings us one step closer to finding cures. Are you up for the challenge?
New York State Thoracic Society Assembly -- Registration is now open to attend the premier educational event of the year for those working in or with the thoracic/respiratory field. The 2009 assembly will take place January 23 & 24, 2009, at the Thayer Hotel, West Point, NY.
The Life & Breath Awards Gala -- On November 13, the American Lung Association of New York hosted the Life & Breath Awards Gala to honor outstanding contributors to lung health with the organization’s highest tribute, The Life & Breath Award. The Gala raised more than $225,000 to support the work of the Association to prevent lung disease and promote lung health throughout the state.
College Dorms Are Now Smokefree, What About the Rest of Campus?
 
Fact Sheet Report
New York State Air Quality: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Lung Association in the News
November 16, 2008
Catskill Daily Mail - Seals of approval: Depending on how you count, this is the 100th anniversary of Christmas Seals
November 13, 2008
Crain's Insider - Tobacco Tax Ticker
November 13, 2008
Auburn Citizen - "Tax ticker" tallies impact of uncollected sales taxes
November 12, 2008
North Country Gazette - Groups Urge NY to Tax Indian Cigarette Sales
November 12, 2008
Journal News - Idling cars not allowed in Westchester
November 11, 2008
'Tis the Season for Christmas Seals
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Freedom From Smoking® Online
Web-Based Smoking Cessation Support: FREE to the public and available 24/7 from www.lungusa.org. Click here to register for our online program today sponsored by the American Lung Association.
Lung Cancer Survey
Do you have lung cancer or are a caregiver to someone who has lung cancer? Then we want to hear from you so we can better serve and support you. Take our survey...
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