New York Smokin Ban

New York City outdoor smoking ban effective.
The CBS Evening News (5/22, story 9, 2:00, Mitchell) reported, "Smokers considering a visit to New York City should consider themselves warned. The city that has already extinguished most indoor smoking is taking aim now at the great outdoors." CBS (Dow) explained, "New York City is now taking the war against tobacco a step further with a new law that goes into effect tomorrow banning smoking outdoors at beaches, boardwalks, parks, and pedestrian plazas. .. New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, a former smoker, pushed for the law that aims to drastically reduce if not eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke."