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    TACFL Talks to School Nurses
    The Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) attended Ontario County Public Health’s School Nurse Snack & Chat on May 21, 2026, in Canandaigua, NY. TACFL’s Youth Coordinator and Reality Check program leader, Hali Rockow, staffed a table at the event, sharing key information about Reality Check and how nurses can help empower youth […]
  • News
    SHAC & TACFL Team Up for Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Presentation
    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 […]
  • News
    TACFL Spends Evening with Lions Club
    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 […]
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    No Menthol Sunday 2026
    No Menthol Sunday “Menthol is not JUST a flavor. Menthol-flavored tobacco products are smoother and better tasting, making it easier to start smoking and harder to quit. Menthol is not JUST a flavor, it’s a way for Big Tobacco to attract and addict new smokers and there’s nothing JUST about it.” – NotJustMenthol.org No Menthol […]
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    Cigarette Butts Hurt The Earth
    Tobacco doesn’t just harm people—it hurts the environment! From the pollution created during production to the billions of cigarette butts littering our communities, tobacco waste threatens our air, water, and shared public spaces. But YOU can help fight tobacco litter and vape waste. YOU can make a difference! Want to get involved in creating a […]
  • TACFL Talks to School Nurses
    The Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) attended Ontario County Public Health’s School Nurse Snack & Chat on May 21, 2026, in Canandaigua, NY. TACFL’s Youth Coordinator and Reality Check program leader, Hali Rockow, staffed a table at […]
  • SHAC & TACFL Team Up for Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Presentation
    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) […]
  • TACFL Spends Evening with Lions Club
    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 […]
  • No Menthol Sunday 2026
    No Menthol Sunday “Menthol is not JUST a flavor. Menthol-flavored tobacco products are smoother and better tasting, making it easier to start smoking and harder to quit. Menthol is not JUST a flavor, it’s a way for Big Tobacco to […]
  • Cigarette Butts Hurt The Earth
    Tobacco doesn’t just harm people—it hurts the environment! From the pollution created during production to the billions of cigarette butts littering our communities, tobacco waste threatens our air, water, and shared public spaces. But YOU can help fight tobacco litter […]

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