POWR Against Tobacco

11/21/2025

Amazing video featuring some of our partners at Capital District To***co-Free Communities

11/20/2025

Did you know that after 20 minutes of quitting smoking your heart rate and blood pressure drop? Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let TODAY, The Great American Smokeout, be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life! Learn more and get tools and support to quit today: https://health.westchestergov.com/to***co/need-help-quitting

11/20/2025

Had an awesome time tabling at Carmel High School for the Great American Smokeout with our amazing partners at The Prevention Council of Putnam and Student Assistance Counselor Ashley! 💙

We had great conversations with students about the dangers of ni****ne products and why today is the perfect day to make a plan to quit or to support someone you care about who’s trying to quit.

Students added stickers to the statements that applied to them:
• “Someone in my household uses a to***co product”
• “My friend uses a to***co product”
• “I know someone who quit using a to***co product”
• “I quit using a to***co product"

As you can see, many students know someone currently using these dangerous products. 😔 Luckily, we had some New York State Quitline cards on us to ensure they know what resources are out there.

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11/20/2025

Today is The Great American Smokeout®. YOU CAN QUIT to***co and ni****ne addiction! We're here to help. Call 1-866-NY-QUITS or visit NYSmokefree.com Learn more about and other great resources from American Cancer Society visit https://bit.ly/3X4RS4r

11/20/2025

Today is the Great American Smokeout! This is an annual event organized by the American Cancer Society to encourage people who use to***co and ni****ne products to quit and take steps toward a healthier, smoke-free life.

We at POW'R Against To***co recognize that quitting is NOT easy, and the process of quitting can look different for everyone.

If you're ready to take the next step, please check out the New York State Quitline's website https://www.nysmokefree.com/.

11/20/2025

Check out this fantastic PSA from the White Plains YOUTH BUREAU!

11/19/2025

The Great American Smokeout is on Thursday! It's not too late to make a plan to quit smoking or va**ng this week if you're ready. When you quit smoking, your health begins to improve immediately.
Read more about the help available in Putnam and New York State at https://putnamcountyny.gov/component/zoo/item/ready-to-quit-smoking-or-va**ng-the-health-department-can-help?Itemid=143

11/19/2025

A big thank-you to Westchester County for emphasizing the importance of quitting smoking in support of the Great American Smokeout! 💪🏽❤️

Westchester County encourages smokers and e-cigarette users to give quitting a try by participating in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 20.

11/04/2025

Changing weather may trigger asthma symptoms. Know what to do when they flare up. Information: health.ny.gov/publications/4955/

10/31/2025

Join Sullivan 180 and Sullivan County's Coalition for a Vape-Free Sullivan on November 5th @ 4pm for an opportunity to turn your concern for youth va**ng into action!!! Please feel free to invite anyone looking to learn more about this issue and the solutions to our youths lung quality.

To register, please fill out this short Google form: https://forms.gle/EeKNxpH2CX4tCBQWA

10/31/2025

🕸️ According to the newly released 2025 U.S. To***co Industry Interference Index by ASH: Action on Smoking & Health, the United States now ranks 98 out of 100 countries in how well it protects public health from to***co‐industry interference. That’s its worst score ever.

10/30/2025

The to***co industry’s influence in U.S. policymaking has reached an alarming new level. According to the newly released 2025 U.S. To***co Industry...