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Clerk Accused Of Selling Flavored Vapes At Long Island Shop: Police
A Long Island convenience store clerk is accused of illegally selling flavored vape products during a police inspection in West Hempstead, authorities announced.
Officers with Nassau County’s Fifth Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit conducted a compliance check at NR Mart Convenience Store, located at 177 Hempstead Avenue, on Monday, July 7 around 5:30 p.m., police said on Tuesday, July 8.
Inside, officers spotted a large quantity of flavored vape products openly displayed for sale, despite state laws banning their distribution.
Bilawal H. Shah, 30, of North Babylon, was arrested …
'Predatory' Vape Makers Fueled Teen Nicotine Addiction Crisis, NY AG's Lawsuit Says
New York is suing more than a dozen leading vape manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, accusing them of fueling vaping among children.
Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against 13 companies including brands such as Puff Bar, Elf Bar, Geek Bar, and Breeze, her office said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 20. The lawsuit claims the companies marketed highly addictive, flavored disposable e-cigarettes to kids, misled consumers about product safety, and violated federal and state regulations.
According to the Office of the Attorney General, the vape make…
