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Posted by Gold_12TH on Mon Aug 15 13:52:34 2011 Governor Andrew Cuomo today appears to be picking up where Mayor Bloomberg left off when it comes to banning smoking forever, everywhere, all the time.The governor’s office just sent out a notice that smoking is now banned on all outdoor MTA platforms–including the LIRR. This was already the case for MTA platforms in the city, of course. “It is important that commuters are not unwillingly subject to the dangers of second-hand smoke while waiting on train platforms,” the governor is quoted saying in a statement. “Exposure to second-hand smoke can lead to serious health problems for non-smokers and this law will make outdoor MTA train platforms, ticketing and boarding areas a cleaner, healthier place for all commuters.” The law is set to take affect in 90 days. State Senator Charles Fuschillo, a co-sponsor of the bill, called it “an important health initiative.” Fuschillo also supported the anti-texting-while-driving bill the governor recently passed. The bill is set to take affect in 90 days. - http://empire.wnyc.org/2011/08/cuomo-bans-smoking-on-mta-platforms/ what a joke if there is no enforcement... |
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