Legal age to buy tobacco products in NY will be raised to 21 in November
By Ali Hibbs Albany, N.Y. — Beginning this fall, most college students won't be able to buy cigarettes legally in New York state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation last week raising the minimum sales age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. The bill passed the Assembly in March and the Senate on April 1. It will take effect 120 days after becoming law, in mid-November. "New