We Won't Be Bought

05/30/2026

🌎🚭 May 31 is World No To***co Day.
This year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal,” shines a light on how to***co and ni****ne companies continue to market products in ways that attract young people.

World No To***co Day is a reminder that protecting youth from ni****ne addiction requires continued education, awareness, and action.
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05/15/2026

Our Reality Check youth are making their voices heard on a national stage! 💥

This week, one of our incredible youth members traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend Mobilize Against To***co Lies (MATL), joining youth advocates from across the country to stand up against the to***co industry and speak out for healthier communities.

From learning advocacy skills to rallying alongside other passionate youth leaders, this experience highlights the power young people have to create change. We are so proud to see our Reality Check youth representing the North Country and continuing the fight for a to***co-free future. 👏💜

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05/11/2026

🏠 Creating healthier homes for our community!

Hebert's recently made the decision to implement a smoke and v**e-free policy across their rental properties helping create cleaner, healthier living spaces for tenants while also protecting their investment.

“Going smoke and v**e-free was an easy decision it helps protect my property and creates a healthier space for all of my tenants.”

Smoke-free housing policies can help reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosol, lower fire risks, decrease maintenance costs, and support healthier environments for everyone who lives there.

05/08/2026

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This to***co waste was collected from downtown Plattsburgh during GreenUP.

Many people don’t realize:
❌ Cigarette butts are not biodegradable
❌ V**e devices should not go in household trash
❌ To***co waste contains toxic chemicals harmful to the environment

By working together, we can help create cleaner and healthier public spaces for everyone.

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04/16/2026

GreenUP GreenUP Plattsburgh is almost here, and we’re excited to be part of this community-wide effort! 🌎💚

C-TURN is proud to partner with this year’s event to help shine a light on something often overlooked—to***co and v**e waste.

🚫 Did you know?
V**e devices should never go in the trash. They contain lithium-ion batteries that can cause fires and chemicals that can harm our environment.

♻️ During GreenUP, we’re encouraging everyone to separate out to***co waste as you clean—including cigarette butts, packaging, and v**es.
🚬 Cigarette butts are one of the most littered item in the world.

📍 Cleanup supply pickup: Trinity Park, 9–10AM this Saturday (April 18)
📍 To***co waste drop-off locations:
• City Hall (41 City Hall Place)
• Melissa Penfield Park
• City Beach
• Peter Blumette Park

04/13/2026

🌱🌎 We’re excited to be part of this year’s GreenUP Plattsburgh! 💚

GreenUP Plattsburgh is happening this Saturday, April 18th, and C-TURN will be there helping clean up our community—with a special focus on to***co and v**e waste.

🚮 Did you know? Cigarette butts are some of the most commonly littered items in the world and they don’t just disappear. They impact our environment, waterways, and public spaces.

By partnering with this event, we’re not only helping clean up—but also raising awareness about how to***co waste affects our community and why it matters.

Join us and be part of the solution 👇
✅ Supply Pickup: 9–10AM at Trinity Park or Town Hall (151 Banker Rd)
🍦 Ice Cream Exchange: 12–3PM at Trinity Park (trade trash for FREE ice cream!)
🎤 Earth Day Celebration: 12–3PM at Trinity Park

Register here: https://forms.gle/VRtFJBRRahtgB7PT9

Let’s work together to keep Plattsburgh clean, healthy, and to***co-free 🌎💚

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It’s almost time to GreenUP Plattsburgh! Join us on Saturday, April 18th for our annual Community Clean-Up & Earth Day Event! 🌱🌎

Help clean public spaces in Plattsburgh (parks, streets, neighborhoods) and be entered into a raffle to win prizes!

✅ Supply Pickup: 9–10AM at Trinity Park or Town Hall (151 Banker Rd)
✅ Ice Cream Exchange: Drop off bagged trash for free ice cream from Mr. Ding-a-ling (12–3PM, Trinity Park)!!
✅ Earth Day Celebration: 12–3PM, Trinity Park – Open mic, kids’ activities & local environmental groups

Register here: https://forms.gle/VRtFJBRRahtgB7PT9
For more details please visit: discoverplattsburgh.com/events

Let’s GreenUP Plattsburgh together! 💚

04/10/2026

PLATTSBURGH | Reality Check members, along with friends and family, gathered for an afternoon of bowling with a purpose—symbolically "taking down" Big To***co one pin at a time.

04/06/2026

Thank you to Assemblyman Michael Cashman for taking the time to connect with C-TURN. It was a productive discussion focused on issues we’re seeing right here in our communities including v**e waste and disposal challenges, the environmental impact of these products, the ongoing concerns around the illicit v**e market, and the growing presence of ni****ne pouches in schools.

These conversations matter. By working together and sharing what we’re seeing on the ground, we can continue to raise awareness and support healthier communities across Clinton, Franklin, and Essex counties.

We’re grateful for the time, attention, and commitment to understanding these evolving issues.

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with members of C-TURN and The Heart Network to hear directly about the work they’re doing across Clinton, Franklin, and Essex counties. We had a productive conversation about several important issues, including the growing concern around e-battery waste and the dangers it poses, the environmental impact of v**e waste, ongoing challenges illicit v**e products, and the increasing presence of ni****ne pouches in our schools. I’m grateful for the insights they shared and for the work they continue to do in our communities.

04/01/2026

It’s National Take Down To***co Day, and our Reality Check youth are making their voices heard loud and clear—Big To***co has no place in our communities.

From raising awareness to taking action, young people across our region are leading the movement for a healthier, to***co-free future. They’re speaking up about the harms of commercial to***co, calling out industry tactics, and showing that change starts with their generation.

At C-TURN, we’re proud to support youth who are passionate about protecting their peers, their environment, and their future. 💚

Together, we’re not just talking about change—we’re creating it.

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02/19/2026

🚨 Request for Proposals: Statewide Media Agency 🚨
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To***co-Free NYS is seeking a qualified media agency to lead the development and implementation of strategic, statewide media efforts that advance to***co-free norms and support priority program goals.

The selected agency will collaborate closely with program leadership and partners to deliver impactful, coordinated media strategies that help move this important work forward.

📄 The RFP includes full details on the scope of work, submission requirements, and timeline.
📧 Interested agencies are encouraged to contact Heather at [email protected]

🗓️ Key Dates:
⏰ Proposal Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026
🚀 Anticipated Contract Start: June 1, 2026

🔗 Please share with qualified media partners who are passionate about advancing to***co-free communities across New York State!

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