http://wrvo.org en http://wrvo.org/post/new-york-gets-mixed-grades-tobacco-report <p>The American Lung Association has published its annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, and New York state did not fare well. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:55:32 +0000 Durrie Lawrence 32000 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-considers-smoking-ban-parks <p>Onondaga County lawmakers are considering the possibility of a smoking ban in county parks and the perimeter of county facilities.&nbsp; But an initial proposal from the county executive's office needs to be whittled down before lawmakers will agree to it.</p><p> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:07:10 +0000 Ellen Abbott 29194 at http://wrvo.org Onondaga County considers smoking ban in parks http://wrvo.org/post/smoke-free-suny-proposed <p>Top officials in the SUNY system want to ban all tobacco use on its 64 colleges campuses.&nbsp; Adam Wolfe has the story.</p><p>Since 2007, smoking has been prohibited within 20 feet of SUNY buildings. And it&#39;s not allowed inside any structure, including dorms, either. But if the SUNY Board of Trustees has its way, smokers won&#39;t be able to light up anywhere on SUNY&#39;s 64 campuses -- and they mean anywhere -- including outdoor parks.</p><p> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:25:00 +0000 Adam Wolfe 21501 at http://wrvo.org Smoke-free SUNY proposed