Politics & Government
Is New York's New Train Platform Smoking Ban A Good Thing?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a ban of smoking on Metro North and Long Island Railroad Platforms into law last week.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new law last week that bans smoking at outdoor ticketing, boarding and platform areas of MTA-operated trains.
The ban will take effect 90 days after its signing and violaters can be fined $100 for lighting up on Metro-North Railroad or Long Island Rail Road platforms.
"Cramped commuters deserve protection from the proven hazards of second-hand smoke," said Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern), who sponsored the legislation. "This ban is a tremendous victory for the health of New York's rail travelers, and I am thrilled the Governor has signed it into law."
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Jaffee said that the legislation had the support of the MTA, which has been hearing complaints from riders having to deal with second-hand smoke.
This ban will impact the station in Pearl River, so that brings up the question for today -- Do you think this ban on smoking is a good thing?
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