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Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker

Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally
Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally The number of vaping-associated illnesses is spreading with 25 cases across New York State, including locally. Currently, there are are 10 cases in the western part of the state, four in the Capital Region, four in Dutchess County, three in Westchester County, one on Long Island and three in New York City, said Jill Montag, a public information officer with the State Department of Health. "The vast majority of cases under investigation in New York State involve people who report using THC," said Montag. "However, we are also investigating cases in which people report using both THC and nico…