Judy Rightmyer

Spectrum News: “It’s Not Just” Campaign

May 18, 2021

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. [...]

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

May 17, 2021

Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, discusses the "It's Not Just" anti-menthol cigarette campaign with The Record. [...]

WTEN: Siena College Survey Finds Capital Region Supports Tobacco Control

October 29, 2020

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. [...]

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

July 10, 2020

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. [...]

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

May 19, 2020

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. [...]