Big Tobacco in the Big Apple
How New York City Became the Heart of the Tobacco Industry
…and Anti Smoking Activism
Mayor Michael Bloomberg: The Game Changer
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Ed Anselm - Commentary
– He Put His Money Where His Mouth Was
– Perceptions of the Bloomberg Era
– The Sale of ‘Loosies’ Went to the Street
Phil Konigsberg - Commentary
– Protest By Audrey Silk
Gene Borio - Commentary
– Praise for Bloomberg
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On May 9, 2002, Tom Frieden, MD, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health in the administration of the recently elected Mayor Michael Bloomberg, invited 18 individuals who were involved in efforts to counteract cigarette smoking in the state, region, or nation to Gracie Mansion to participate in a Tobacco Control Roundtable. Joined by 16 members of the Department of Health, they discussed ways for New York City to take the lead among American cities in ending the tobacco pandemic. You can listen to the two-part audio recording taped by Alan Blum, MD.
