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    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 […]
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    TACFL TALKS ABOUT VAPING & YOUTH
    The Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) was delighted to provide an educational presentation at the Clifton Springs Library to a group of adult community members at the Library’s October Lunch & Learn program. TACFL team member and community engagement coordinator, Tracy Brown-Simmons, shared information with attendees on what vaping is, what devices […]
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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    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 […]
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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    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 […]
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    TACFL @ Seneca Housing
    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 […]
  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    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) […]
  • TACFL TALKS ABOUT VAPING & YOUTH
    The Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) was delighted to provide an educational presentation at the Clifton Springs Library to a group of adult community members at the Library’s October Lunch & Learn program. TACFL team member and […]
  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    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 […]
  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    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’ […]
  • TACFL @ Seneca Housing
    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 […]

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