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New Statewide American Lung Association ServeS Lung Health of All New Yorkers
On July 1, 2008, the American Lung Association of New York State and the American Lung Association of the City of New York consolidated to form the American Lung Association (ALA) of New York. By combining the resources and experience of regional offices across the state, the ALA of New York has maximized the educational programs, research initiatives and advocacy campaigns that promote the lung health of all New Yorkers. More...
New York State Air Quality: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Events
Lung Association Day at the Ballpark -- On August 24, 2008, the Staten Island Yankees are supporting lung health by hosting a fun-filled day for families and children. Join us at the ballpark for fun, sun, and baseball.
The Life & Breath Awards Gala -- On November 13, 2008, join the American Lung Association of New York for its annual Life & Breath Awards Gala to honor outstanding contributors to lung health. This year’s program will feature dinner and dancing, along with an awards presentation and a live auction.
COPD Conference & Patient Caregiver Symposium -- On October 18, 2008, the American Lung Association of New York and the New York State Thoracic Society are hosting an informative seminar focusing on diagnosing and treating COPD.
Asthma & Lung Disease Walks -- On May 3, 2008, hundreds joined us on Long Island and in Rochester to walk together and spread awareness about asthma and lung disease, and raise much needed funds for research so we can find a cure. On May 31, 2008, the BREATHE NYC: Asthma Walk featured 4,500 walkers, volunteers and corporate teams from the five boroughs walking to take action against lung disease. Our Westchester County Walk took place on June 8, 2008.
Lung Association in the News
July 24, 2008
Utica Observer Dispatch - Proposed burn ban good for New Yorkers
July 23, 2008
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Cigarette use now banned in college dorms
July 22, 2008
Ithaca Journal - Ban outdoor burning
July 21, 2008
Syracuse Post-Standard - Ban on backyard burning needed to clear state's air
July 18, 2008
Queens Courier - Dorms go smoke free in New York
July 17, 2008
Albany Times Union - Ban on open burning would benefit everyone
July 16, 2008
Syracuse Post-Standard - Town of Cicero Must Act on Plan to Ban Public Smoking
July 14, 2008
Utica Observer Dispatch - Farmers oppose open-burn law proposal
July 10, 2008
NY1 - High Cost Of Cigarettes Driving More New Yorkers To Quit
July 10, 2008
NYC Smoking Data Shows Tobacco Tax Working
July 8, 2008
All College Dorms in New York State Now Smoke Free
July 3, 2008
Journal News - Leaf-blower bans aid air quality
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