Tuesday, May 24, 2011

New York's outdoor smoking ban: Will the world follow?

It is a city heralded for attracting incomers from around the world, but New York has just become less hospitable to one group - smokers.  Under measures approved by local authorities, swathes of outdoor public places including beaches, municipal parks and even Times Square have become tobacco-free.
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City authorities say they hope the new law will be enforced by New Yorkers themselves. But if someone refuses to stop, the public is advised to inform park wardens, and should someone refuse to stop smoking they could be fined.   link

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