Judy Rightmyer Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

Spectrum News: “It’s Not Just” Campaign

May 18, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Spectrum News interviewed Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities for its story on the “It’s Not Just” campaign. The statewide initiative urges action against the marketing of menthol cigarettes.

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The Record: Campaign Highlights How Tobacco Industry Targets African American Communities

May 17, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, discusses the “It’s Not Just” anti-menthol cigarette campaign with The Record.

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WTEN: Siena College Survey Finds Capital Region Supports Tobacco Control

October 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 aired a story featuring Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities (CDTFC). Rightmyer discussed a new Siena College Research Institute survey which finds strong community support for a range of tobacco control measures. CDTFC is a grant-supported program of St. Peter’s Health Partners.

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WAMC: Anti-Smoking Advocates Hail New Tobacco Laws That Took Effect July 1st in New York

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WAMC Northeast Public Radio interviewed Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, concerning new tobacco control measures. The measures, which prohibit discounts on the sale of all tobacco products, went into effect on July 1 across New York state.

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Spectrum News: New Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco, Vape Sales Now in Effect

May 19, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Spectrum News interviewed Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, about new laws restricting the sale of flavored vape and tobacco products which went into effect Monday, May 18.

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