New York is banning smoking in all state-owned beaches, parks and other locations, this after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Friday
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. Legislation S.4142/A.5061 prohibits smoking in all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps.. Legislation S.4142/A.5061 prohibits smoking in all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps. However, the bill does not include and therefore excludes from the ban the Adirondacks and Catskills, as well as parking lots, sidewalks and areas not used for park purposes.Stay informed about local news and weather. Get the NBC 4 New York app for
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