Beyond NYU: Quitting vaping with judgment-free Jones

Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. Stern MBA student Caroline Huber shares how the startup she founded with her childhood friend helps people quit vaping in a judgment-free environment.

Abby Wilson, News Editor • September 23, 2022

Stern MBA student Caroline Huber and her childhood friend Hilary Dubin are on a mission to create the new Nicorette — a nicotine replacement chewing gum that was developed in...

Baseball Tobacco Ban Strikes Out

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor • March 7, 2016

Until more practical changes are put forward by the city’s Public Health Department, the city's ban on smokeless tabacco in baseball is merely a publicity ploy that will do little to stem tobacco use in the city.

NYC vendors not complying to 21 and up cigarette law change

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor • November 30, 2015

NYU researchers discovered after NYC raised the legal age to purchase cigarettes to 21, few retailers are enforcing the law since the change.

University should strengthen smoking policy

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist • October 15, 2014

The fight against smoking must continue relentlessly, starting with NYC and NYU officials supporting anti-smoking efforts.

CVS halts sale of tobacco products

Alanna Bayarin, Contributing Writer • September 9, 2014

CVS is encouraging smokers to quit with a new social media campaign.

CVS announcement sets precedent for tobacco industry

February 6, 2014

CVS takes a positive step forward by banning tobacco products come October.

Smoking bill muddles idea of adulthood

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist • November 11, 2013

The New York City Council's vote to raise the tobacco-buying age from 18 to 21, while an honest push for public health, would infringe on the rights of New Yorkers ages 18 to 20 who are considered legal adults.

New York City to raise age to purchase tobacco

November 4, 2013

The City Council voted to raise the legal age of buying tobacco from 18 to 21.

New York City raises legal age for tobacco purchases

November 4, 2013

The New York City government has passed a bill that will raise the legal tobacco-purchasing age to 21.