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Date Posted: 13:47:30 09/17/25 Wed
Author: Curious
Author Host/IP: 49.196.176.32
Subject: Re: Story Inspiration Sources (The New Prohibition V5.14)
In reply to: Curious 's message, "Re: Story Inspiration Sources (The New Prohibition V5.0)" on 13:26:11 10/24/24 Thu

"In 2023, New York raised its cigarette excise tax by $1.00 to $5.35 per pack. New York City imposes its own tax of $1.50 per pack, and that's before you include federal and sales taxes, making for the most expensive smokes in the country. That is, cigarettes are expensive in New York for those who pay those taxes. But state officials were warned that such a high rate would drive consumers to the black market, and that's exactly what happened. According to recent research, more New Yorkers than ever are turning to tax-evading illicit sources for their nicotine needs."

https://reason.com/2025/09/17/with-cigarette-taxes-sky-high-more-new-yorkers-than-ever-turn-to-the-black-market/

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  • Re: Story Inspiration Sources (The New Prohibition V5.15) -- Curious, 04:23:38 09/23/25 Tue
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