POWR Against Tobacco

05/13/2026

No Menthol Sunday is this weekend! There is still time to download the toolkit, make a plan to discuss how to***co has a negative impact on your community, and register your event with us.

Visit NoMentholSunday.org for the toolkit and other reosources.

05/13/2026

The FDA’s new to***co enforcement guidance is a gift to Big To***co, allowing illegal e-cigarettes and ni****ne pouches to remain on the market without full scientific review and authorization.

At a time when more than 1.4 million kids still use e-cigarettes, the FDA should be enforcing the law and cracking down on unauthorized products that appeal to youth, not giving to***co companies a free pass.

Our full statement: https://www.to***cofreekids.org/press-releases/new-fda-guidance-gives-the-to***co-industry-a-free-pass-to-put-illegal-products-on-the-market

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

📣 CALLING ALL CREATIVES 📣

The NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports wants you to flex your creativity and submit original content talking about the real risks of Alcohol, Cannabis, and Drug Use.

Deadline is May 22 - winners will be featured in their upcoming campaign! See graphic for more details 🎬

05/06/2026

Understanding what teen drug trends are emerging in 2026 can help parents and caregivers know what to look out for and how to talk to their teens about it. T...

04/30/2026

Va**ng can expose you to chemicals that are known to cause cancer or are linked to lung disease. Join DropTheVape at dropthevape.org to get free and confidential support to quit va**ng and protect your health.

04/28/2026

Join Truth Initiative for a conversation at the intersection of culture, identity, and health. This Culture + Cessation Collective webinar explores the unique relationship the Hispanic and Latino community has with ni****ne — blending research with lived experience to tell a story that's rarely centered in spaces.

04/22/2026

🌎💚 Happy Earth Day! 💚🌎

Today we celebrate our incredible planet, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the parks we explore, and the communities we call home.

One of the simplest and most powerful ways to make a difference? Join a cleanup.

When we come together to remove litter from our streets, parks, and waterways, we’re not just beautifying our community, we’re protecting wildlife, preventing pollution, and showing pride in where we live.

Ready to take action? Sign up for a local cleanup here:
👉 https://keeprocklandbeautiful.org/cce-registration/

Bring a friend, bring your family, or come meet neighbors who care about keeping our community clean and green. Small actions add up, and together, we make a lasting impact.

04/22/2026

We had an incredible day participating in Montefiore Nyack Hospital’s Community Clean Up they hosted with Keep Rockland Beautiful, Inc.. ♻️

Volunteers reported back about all of to***co waste they saw throughout the community and we had engaging conversations about all the ways to***co products are harming our communities and the planet 🌎

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who stopped by to chat!