How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in New York

New York has a smoking rate of approximately 14.1%. The vaping rate is around 2.9%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• New York Tobacco Quitline - Free coaching and support • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) programs - Free or reduced-cost patches, gum, and lozenges • New York Department of Health cessation resources • Community-based smoking cessation classes • Text2Quit programs for mobile support
• 1-866-697-8487 • SmokeFree.gov - Free quit plan and resources • New York Department of Health website • American Lung Association local chapter • American Cancer Society Quitline: 1-877-44U-QUIT

New York has comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws and vaping restrictions similar to smoking bans. The state tobacco tax is $4.35 per pack. The state has banned flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes. Tobacco 21 is enforced statewide per federal law.

The quitline for New York is 1-866-697-8487. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.

The average cost of a pack of cigarettes in New York is $12.85. A pack-a-day smoker spends approximately $4690 per year. State tobacco tax is $4.35 per pack.