Tobacco-Free CNY works to reduce illness, disability and death related to tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure, and to alleviate the social and economic burdens caused by tobacco use.   Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 480,000 deaths each year. An estimated 41,000 of these tobacco-related deaths are the result of secondhand smoke exposure. 

In the News:

Reality Check Youth Program: A Year in Review
Tobacco-Free Chalk Art Contest Hosted by Reality Check on Saturday, July 26, 2025
Unmasking the Appeal: Tobacco-Free CNY Recognizes World No Tobacco Day
Eliminating Tobacco Waste on Earth Day
Smoking in Movies: Hollywood Addicting Youth
Local Onondaga County Reality Check Youth and Tobacco Control Representatives Take Tobacco Industry Fight to State Capitol
Tobacco-Free Policies Offer Year-Round Protection and Benefits for the Community
Great American Smokeout® Recognized by County and City Officials
TFCNY New Tobacco Products Press Release
Tobacco Flavors Target Youth
For Every $1 Invested in Tobacco Control, NYS Saves $11
Looking to Quit Smoking in the New Year?
CDC Smoking & Tobacco Use
Onondaga County Health News