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Examines the reaction of New York City residents to a state-wide anti-smoking law that was already in place in the city. Details of New York City's antismoking law and comparison to the state law; Percentage of revenue derived from tobacco to make smoking legal in bars and restaurants; Other conditions needed to be met in order for an establishment to allow smoking on its property; Discussion of membership associations and why they are exempt from the law.

NEW YORK CITY'S ban on smoking in its parks and on its beaches won't go into effect until May 23, but notices about the rule are already appearing on benches and lampposts around town. The City Council passed the ban on the principle that a nonsmoker shouldn't have to inhale even a tiny amount of secondhand smoke, whether in a bar or a Central Park meadow. But while there is a strong public-health case for banning smoking indoors, the case for banning it outdoors is much weaker -- particularly when it runs the risk of a backlash that could undermine the basic goals of the antismoking movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SKYSCRAPERS, FAME And Long Life, Too [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the ban on smoking in New York City, initiated by city mayor Michael Bloomberg. The anti-smoking campaign has lessened smoking-related deaths in the city by more than 800 a year from 2000 to 2005, according to the city's annual Summary of Vital Statistics report. Thomas R. Frieden, health commissioner of the city says, the whole credit goes to Bloomberg, while the life span among New York citizens has also increased gradually.

Reports on the statement from New York City, New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg that his citywide smoking ban would help his bid for re-election.

Discusses Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, health commissioner for New York City. Aspects of Frieden's activism in the health legislation process; Role in creating the city's smoking ban in restaurants; Grief that Frieden has cost the mayor politically; Description of Frieden's career; His concern over accurate inspection of restaurants.

Focuses on the strong implementation efforts of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on the anti-smoking ban. Efforts of observing drinking establishments; Imposition of fines for smoking indulgence; Rise of defiance among city residents.

Investigates whether the restaurant and bar industry has been effected by the smoking ban in New York City. Effects of the ban on some establishments; Reason for the ban by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg; Statistics from surveys of patrons given; Speculation that New Yorkers will adapt to the ban; Commentary from establishment owners and workers on the ban and its effects.

Focuses on the a rule to allow businesses to seek waivers from smoking ban in Albany, New York. Need for business to show a 15 percent loss; Coverage of the waiver; Legal requirements needed for the process.

Mentions a story about Casey Stengel and a smoking pipe, in light of the antismoking law in New York City. Indication that having an ashtray in a place where smoking is prohibited can bring a summons to the owner; Comments of Sandra Mullin, spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; The enforcement of the law since May 2003; Example of those who were ticketed for violating the law; Concern about the strict application of the no-ashtray rule.

Focuses on the citations from the New York City Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene against the office of Conde Nast Publications Inc. for violating a smoking ban in buildings. Evidence from inspections which indicated the office's violations of the antismoking law; Statement issued by the representative of editor Graydon Carter.

Discusses the author's thought on smoking for pleasure and as a social act, and how New York City, which seems to him to foster an atmosphere where smoking is enjoyable, has now banned smoking in public places as of March 2003. Mayor Michael Bloomberg's smoking ban, and what it entails; The author's attempts to flout the rule; Opinion of others on the ban.

Comments on the stance of the Oak Bar at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on the ban on smoking.

Reports on the smoking ban that started in New York City in March 2003. Number of violation notices issued to bar and restaurant owners; Outlook for compliance after fines go into effect; Complaints received by the City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Penalty fees for violations; Effort of owners to enforce the ban.

Mentions the decision of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to raise property taxes by 18.5 percent. Consideration of his antismoking legislation in the city; Suggestion that Bloomberg is losing support from New Yorkers; Reference to approval ratings from a Quinnipiac University poll; Plans of Bloomberg to regain support among traditionally Democratic voters; Comparison of Bloomberg and former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani; Criticism of how Bloomberg is not visible around the city.

Discusses the controversy in New York City about the plight of Mayor Michael Bloomberg to outlaw smoking in all bars and restaurants. How a group of dissenters met to smoke cigars and discuss their dislike for the campaign at Gallagher's bar; Claim that there are restaurants for non-smokers.

Reports that New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's administration will ask the City Council to amend the city's antismoking law to include all restaurants and bars. Details of the current law; Anti-tobacco stance of Bloomberg and health commissioner Dr. Thomas R. Frieden; Support for the proposal; Possible resistance from some restaurants and bars.

Reports on the views of various people to the implementation of the antismoking law in New York City, the Smoke Free Air Act that prohibits smoking in public places including most restaurants.

Details the anti-children smoking events sponsored by the American Cancer Society in New York City, New York. Highlights of the `Luke Lion's March Against Tobacco'; Lifestyle reinforced by the Health Education for Youth programs.

Reports that the New York Task Force on Immigrant Health has received funding from the New York State Department of Health Project Assist Program to conduct an anti-tobacco intervention plan among the Haitian community. Main theme and activities included in the project; Importance of becoming politically active and fighting tobacco advertising in the Haitian community.

Presents a caption story of United States President Bill Clinton as he visited a Brooklyn, New York school on the annual Kick Butts Day on April 15, 1997. Message given to eighth-grader Ayana Harry.