Smoking in New York Comes with a Big Price Tag
New Yorkers are feeling the pinch at the checkout counter—cigarette prices just hit an all-time high. Let’s talk about what that means for our wallets.
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New Life-Saving Tax to Cost New York Smokers More Money Begins
The increase is part of New York State's $229 billion budget plan that was approved last spring.
New York Could Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Raise Per-Pack Taxes
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul is taking aim at the tobacco industry, seeking to ban menthol cigarettes and significantly raise cigarette taxes per pack.
New York Expected To Substantially Increase Tax on Tobacco
If lawmakers get their wish, buying cigars and other tobacco products in New York could get more expensive. A whole lot more expensive.
How Expensive is it to Smoke in New York State?
Smoking is a dangerous and expensive habit, but it's a lot more expensive in New York than it is in nearly any other state in the country.
New York Smokers Say This Incentive Would Get Them To Quit
The average New York smoker says this is the financial incentive it would take to get them to quit their habit.
Endwell Convenience Store Burglary Arrest
Broome County Sheriff’s officials are investigating a burglary at Apple Food Mart on Hooper Road April 22 in which packs of cigarettes were taken.
Truck Stop Theft
A Binghamton woman is accused of stealing over 100 packs of cigarettes from her place of employment.
Dandy Burglary
Pennsylvania State Police are looking for three men who broke through the front door of the Dandy Mini Mart in Auburn Township in Susquehanna County at 1:34 a.m. July 30.