Glen Cove Youth Bureau Bans Smoking in Front of Building

The entryway to the Glen Cove Youth Bureau is now a smoke free zone.

The Bureau along with the Tobacco Action Coalition of LI implemented a tobacco free 15-foot entryway ban at their Glen Cove facility.

The bureau believes this ban keeps up with their efforts to promote health and wellness.

“The Glen Cove Youth Bureau shares many of the TAC’s concerns, most notably keeping our youth from becoming the next generation of smokers,” Glen Cove Youth Bureau Executive Director Spiro Tsirkas said in a press release. “We make every concerted effort to create a culture of wellbeing by offering programs teaching and encouraging our kids to adopt healthy habits and make smart decisions.”

The use of any electronic or vaping devices are also strongly prohibited.

The Tobacco Action Coalition (TAC) is working with businesses and community organizations to advance toward tobacco free communities. The TAC is funded by grants from the NYS Department of Health Tobacco Control Program.

“By prohibiting smoking, we are taking yet another positive step to ensure that we promote an environment of wellness for our youth and our community,” Tsirkas said. “We hope our decision to implement a smoke-free entryway will inspire smokers to make quitting a priority, and protect our impressionable youth from ever starting this dangerous addiction.”

Image via Glen Cove Youth Bureau