E-cigarette regulations gaining traction in New York

While many details remain cloudy, state lawmakers are forging ahead with their push to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes. Proposals working through the New York state Senate include a ban on using e-cigarettes in public places, such as offices, restaurants and bars. State Sen. Diane Savino, a Staten Island Democrat, is worried the ban would send people flocking back to conventional cigarettes. She voiced the concern at a Health Committee meeting that addressed e-cigarettes -- electronic smoking… Reported by bizjournals 10 hours ago.