Program to stop lighting up in NYC gets cold reception

Smokers in the Bronx and the rest of the city aren't warming up to a program designed to help them kick the habit.Since 2003, the city has sponsored a free three-week nicotine replacement therapy program.

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Program to stop lighting up in NYC gets cold reception

Smokers in the Bronx and the rest of the city aren't warming up to a program designed to help them kick the habit.Since 2003, the city has sponsored a free three-week nicotine replacement therapy program.

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