Tobacco Free Zone of Cortland, Tompkins & Chenango

09/04/2026

This month and October, participate in our Quit for Your Pet campaign! Learn more at https://www.nysmokefree.com/pets

08/13/2026

We'll be at the Beach Party!! Come see us and our partner agencies!

The Beach Party is TOMORROW!

Come out to Yaman Park for an evening of community fun—and come hungry! Our community partners, the Cortland Professional Firefighters Association (CPFFA) and Cortland Police Benevolent Association (PBA), will be serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and drinks during the event.

Enjoy live music, community activities, and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch at dusk!

📅 Thursday, August 13
🕔 Starting at 5:00 PM
📍 Yaman Park, Cortland

Bring your appetite and join us for the Beach Party!

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08/03/2026

Tomorrow night in Norwich! 12-18 year olds welcome! Registration is required. The Zone is excited to partner with Chenango Health Network for substance-free summer fun. Join us!
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07/23/2026

Here's your chance to be a Zonie!

TCWH is hiring: Health Educator (Advancing To***co-Free Communities grant / JUUL Settlement funding)

Under the ATFC grant, the Health Educator role works with Cortland and Chenango counties to continue the initiatives that To***co Free Tompkins has developed for over 25 years. To***co Free Zone of Cortland, Tompkins & Chenango

The ideal candidate will be innovative and committed to further developing comprehensive to***co control efforts that include public education campaigns, youth engagement, retail and marketing restrictions, and proven policy strategies that are essential to counter the influence of to***co industry marketing and reinforce consistent smoke-free norms.

The Health Educator will also coordinate the implementation of JUUL Settlement funds in Tompkins County. Interventions will be focused on:
1) public awareness campaigns to prevent youth va**ng (e-cigarette use) and promote penalties for sales to minors and regulations for businesses that sell v**e products,
2) evidence-based to***co training for professionals who work with youth,
3) evidence-based youth va**ng cessation programs,
and 4) conduct surveillance on youth va**ng and v**e products.

Youth va**ng continues to be a concern in Tompkins County with 22% of 12th graders reporting ni****ne v**e use in their lifetime. The funding will be used to remediate the harm caused by va**ng and prevent future initiation.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position at 35 hours per week, with a Hire Rate of $31.48 per hour and a Work Rate of $34.13 per hour after nine months of continuous employment. This is a HELP approved title. No exam is required.

To learn more and apply: https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/health/jobs

05/28/2026

**PRESS RELEASE** JUUL Settlement Funding available for local entities to address va**ng-related illness and addiction among youth and young adults. The Cortland County Health Department and Cortland County Legislature are seeking proposals from a broad range of entities – including, but not limited to, non-profits, for-profits, academic and healthcare institutions, and community-based organizations, for the purpose of utilization of the JUUL Settlement Funding provided to and solely serving Cortland County. Community members can access the PRESS RELEASE here: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21592/CCHD-JUUL-RFP-Press-Release-52726

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!! Last week, we, along with Cortland County Health Department, partnered with SUNY Cortland for the Pouch and Plastic to Planet event at Corey Union. Raising awareness how to***co products impact personal health & the environment. We also collected nearly 70 v**e devices for recycling!
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04/21/2026

Keep your home to***co-free for everyone's health - including pets!

**NEW PRESS RELEASE** To observe National Healthy Homes Month in April, the To***co Free Zone program of the Cortland County Health Department launched the "Pause the Smoke. Protect the Paws" campaign urges the community to create smoke-free home environments, for a healthy and safe living environment for people and pets. Read at https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21341/04162026-Pause-the-Smoke-Protect-the-Paws

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04/17/2026

Ain't that the truth!!??

To***co marketing doesn’t stop at the store. It shows up online, in ads, and in everyday spaces—keeping these products visible and normalized. The more you see it, the more it sticks. See through the smoke. Know the truth behind the marketing.

Image Description: An image of a grocery store aisle where a family shops together. An adult pushes a shopping cart while a child reaches toward items on a shelf. The shelves on both sides are stocked with brightly packaged products. At the top, bold text reads “To***co Truths.” A semi-transparent dark overlay in the center contains the message: “TOBACCO PROMOTION IS EVERYWHERE. From store displays to online content, it’s designed to keep products visible and top of mind.” At the bottom, the text reads: “See Through the Smoke. Know the Truth Behind the Marketing.”