New York Requests Extension
to Review Tobacco Deal
On Wednesday, November 25, the
following public officials, organizations, and individuals filed a letter
in New York with Judge Stephen Crane requesting 45 days to study, evaluate,
and comment on the proposed settlement between the tobacco cartel and New
York State. If you would like a copy of our letter e-mailed to you, please
request it from our attorney, Andrew
Goldberg.
- Hon. Catherine Abate, New York State Senate
- Hon. Richard N. Gottfried, Health Chair, New York State Assembly
- Hon. Alexander B. Grannis, New York State Assembly
- Hon. Rhoda S. Jacobs, New York State Assembly
- Hon. Alan G. Hevesi, New York City Comptroller
- Hon. Thomas K. Duane, New York City Council
- Hon. Ronnie M. Eldridge, New York City Council
- Hon. Sheldon S. Leffler, New York City Council
- American Cancer Society of New York State
- American Council on Science and Health
- American Lung Association of Queens
- American Lung Association of Western New York
- American Lung Association of Mid-New York
- American Lung Association of Central New York
- American Lung Association of the Finger Lakes Region, Inc.
- American Lung Association of New York City
- American Lung Association of New York State
- American Lung Association of Brooklyn
- American Lung Association of Nassau-Suffolk
- American Lung Association of New York State
- American Lung Association of Hudson Valley
- American Lung Association of Northeastern New York
- Cancer Action Inc.
- Cancer Control Center of Harlem, Harlem Hospital
- Coalition for a Smokefree El Barrio
- Council on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Dependencies
- Erie-Niagra Tobacco Free Coalition
- Franklin Hospital Medical Center
- Marcus Witman High School
- New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG)
- Community Prevention Educator, Prevention Partners
- Public Health Association of New York City
- Seneca County Health Department
- Seneca County Health Department
- SmokeFree Educational Services, Inc.
- Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition
- Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes
- Joseph Christiano
- Dr. Michael Dubin, M.D.
Additional letters were sent individually by other public officials
and organizations.
Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Joseph W. Cherner, President
SmokeFree Educational Services, Inc.