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Events
Kick Lung Disease -- On October 11, 2008, bring friends, family, and coworkers to Colonie Town Park to join the fight against lung disease by taking part in a day of kickball, music, games and BBQ.

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.  

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.

Friends and Family Day at Stokoe Farms -- On September 20, 2008, the Stokoe Farms Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Fest in Scottsville, NY, hosted a day of old-fashioned fun on the farm for friends and family.  Almost 300 people attended, took part in the fun and games, and helped support the 2009 Blow the Whistle on Asthma & Lung Disease Walk. 


College Dorms Are Now Smokefree, What About the Rest of Campus?

       
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New York State Air Quality: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Lung Association in the News


October 9, 2008
NYS Clean Diesel Regulations Show Promise

October 8, 2008
Journal News - County idling law provides exemption for emergency workers


September 30, 2008
Southampton Press - Immunizations in anticipation of flu season

September 24, 2008
Messenger Post - Online flu shot locator available


September 24, 2008
Online Flu Shot Locator Available for New Yorkers

September 20, 2008
R News - Stokoe Farms Helps Lung Association


September 12, 2008
R News - Managing Your Child's Asthma at School

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