The Art Scene: 11.28.19
Halsey McKay has two new shows, Tripoli Gallery found a new space for its "Collective, and Beth O'Donnell has an open studio.
Bits and Pieces: 11.28.19
Parrish offers shopping and surf film this weekend, late-night comedy at Bay Street Theater, and more.
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Legal Age for Tobacco-Product Purchases Rises to 21 in New York
In what legislators have billed as another step forward in protecting the health of young people in New York, the state's new law raising the legal age at which tobacco can be purchased went into effect Nov. 13.
Now, an adult must be at least 21 years old to purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco and nicotine products. The previous legal age was 18.
New York State Assemb. Fred W. Thiele Jr. called it "absolutely crucial" to preventing cigarette and e-cigarette addiction among youth and young adults.