This October, TACFL Urges New Yorkers to Protect Their Vision by Quitting Smoking Finger Lakes, N.Y.—October 6, 2026 – As New York State observes Seen Enough Tobacco Day on October 13, the Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) is raising awareness of a lesser known but serious consequence of smoking: vision loss. The Read More »
What's Really in the Cloud? Understanding the Risks of Secondhand Vape Aerosol Finger Lakes Region, N.Y.—September 9, 2026 – While many people recognize the dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke, the Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) notes that fewer understand that e-cigarette (vape) aerosol can also expose bystanders to addictive nicotine and other Read More »
Ahead of the School Year, Tobacco Action Coalition Promotes Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Outdoor Spaces to Support Youth Health Finger Lakes Region, N.Y.—August 13, 2026 - As families begin to prepare for a new school year, they look to Finger Lakes’ parks and trails to enjoy the final weeks of summer. The Tobacco Action Coalition of Read More »
TACFL Team member Tracy Brown-Simmons spoke at a recent Seneca Housing Coalition (website) meeting on the benefits of smoke-free multi-unit housing—and the risks landlords and multi-unit housing complexes face without smoke-free/vape-free policies in place. (Would you like TACFL to provide a presentation for your group or community? Please reach out! ) Secondhand & Thirdhand Smoke Read More »
TACFL enjoyed chatting with attendees at Senator Pam Helming's (NY District 54) Senior Resource Fair held at Eastview Mall in Victor, NY. Many vendors joined Sen. Helming and her team to share vital information on the resources available for seniors and their families. TACFL talked to table visitors about the importance of keeping outdoor spaces Read More »
TACFL had a great time talking to so many festival attendees at the FLX PRIDE Festival on Saturday, June 20! What a fantastic event. The weather was perfect, the vibe was full of positive energy, and people were curious about our work! Highlights Chatting to a former Reality Check teen who was THRILLED to learn Read More »
TACFL had a lovely time at the 2026 Ovid Strawberry Festival! What a fabulous group of vendors, visitors, and curious community members who are all about a smoke-free and vape-free outdoors. Thank you to Seneca County's STEPS Project for inviting us to join. (And thanks for those cheese fries!) What We Do TACFL works with Read More »
Finger Lakes Coalition Warns of Rise in Youth Smoking Interest Finger Lakes, New York—May 27, 2026 - The Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes is raising concerns over new state data showing that more young people in New York are open to trying cigarettes. The coalition highlighted a recent report from the New York Read More »
The Smoking & Health Action Coalition (SHAC) and the Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) joined forces to provide a presentation at the Finger Lakes Landlord Association in Macedon, NY in May. Community Engagement coordinators Lindsay Kremers (SHAC) and Tracy Brown-Simmons (TACFL) shared vital information on enacting smoke-free policies for multi-unit housing. Landlords Read More »
Members of Team TACFL spent an evening in Walworth, NY learning more about the work of the local Lions Club. After a friendly chat with members over dinner, Reality Check & Youth Coordinator Hali Rockow and Community Engagement Coordinator Tracy Brown-Simmons shared information regarding the significant impact tobacco litter (combustible cigarettes and nicotine pouches) and Read More »
We are hosting a Smoke-Free Movie event with the SHAC of Livingston-Monroe Cos. next month! Please check it out and come to support our mission of reducing the tobacco imagery exposure with our youth population. ... See MoreSee Less
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