POWR Against Tobacco

08/10/2025

On Tuesday, POW’R Against To***co celebrated National Night Out in Mount Vernon and the Town of Wallkill! 🚭 We educated the community on the dangers of menthol ci******es, the rise in to***co retailers, and the importance of smoke- and v**e-free spaces in the Hudson Valley. 💙

08/05/2025

💥 Youth advocacy in action!

POW’R Against To***co recently partnered with Sun River Health’s ECHO (Exploring Careers in Health Occupations) interns for a powerful training on the impact of to***co use and va**ng—and how the industry continues to target youth through flavored products and deceptive marketing.

Interns were shocked to learn that there are over 940 to***co retailers in Westchester County alone, and that flavored e-ci******es were actually banned for sale in NYS back in 2020.

Motivated to make a difference, the group explored how they can be changemakers through art, education, and civic engagement. We wrapped up the day by writing letters to local elected officials about the issues that matter most to us.

👏 Huge shoutout to these passionate interns and to Sun River Health for making this collaboration possible!

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07/17/2025

A new study finds that ni****ne pouches are quickly becoming a leading cause of ni****ne poisoning in young children.

Since 2020, there has been a 760% increase in young children accidentally ingesting ni****ne pouches.

⚠️ Ni****ne is highly toxic, especially for young children.

⚠️ Even small doses can result in poisoning.

⚠️ Ni****ne Toxicity can result in nausea, vomiting, seizures, and other serious health consequences.

⚠️ Kids who ingest pouches are twice as likely to be hospitalized than those exposed to ni****ne another way.

⚠️ These products often come in sweet flavors and attractive packaging, making them all the more dangerous to kids!

📞 If a child is exposed to ni****ne call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222

Source: Ni****ne Ingestions Among Young Children: 2010-2023. Pediatrics. 2025 https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2024-070522

Ni****ne pouches are now a fast-growing source of ni****ne poisoning in young children, according to a new study.

07/15/2025

Research scientists at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center found carcinogenic materials from cigarette butts release into water in one day.

07/11/2025

"Nobody should have to “white knuckle” through quitting ni****ne."💯💯💯

Visit the New York State Quitline website: https://www.nysmokefree.com/ for resources and information!
Check out the contest they're running where folks can potentially win $2,500! https://www.nysmokefree.com/contest/

Quitting cold turkey has such a low success rate due to the nature of ni****ne addiction.

07/10/2025

07/09/2025

Commit to being smoke-free or v**e-free for the first 25 days in August. You could win $2,500 or one of ten $250 prizes! Learn more and enter to win, visit nysmokefree.com/contest

07/09/2025

Across New York State, illicit cannabis sales are popping up in so-called "smoke shops" that claim to sell only legal to***co products. What many don’t realize is that local governments can take steps to curb this by reducing the number of to***co retailers in their communities.

As a NYS To***co Control Program grantee, we’re here to help. We offer education and support for local officials looking to strengthen community protections and enforcement strategies.

Learn more at powragainstto***co.org or reach out at molly.franco@lung.org.

07/07/2025

06/26/2025

Everyone deserves the chance to live a long, healthy life—free from preventable risks. People in the LGBTQ+ community often face unique social stress that can impact mental and physical health, including higher rates of to***co and substance use. But connection, care and community support can help protect the heart and strengthen well-being.

Learn how you can support heart health in every community.

06/26/2025

Know someone ready to quit smoking or va**ng?

Send them this challenge from the New York State Quitline! They could win up to $2,500 for staying smoke/v**e-free for just 25 days. 💪🗓🚭

Learn more & sign up here: https://www.nysmokefree.com/contest/