ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Smoking kills about 25,000 New Yorkers annually so every day is a good day to quit smoking -- but the Great American Smokeout is the perfect day, officials say.
Dr. Richard F. Daines, New York state commissioner of health, says Thursday's Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is a good day to call the New York State Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-NY-QUITS, or 1-866-697-8487 -- a free, confidential program that provides proven smoking services to New York state residents who want to quit. Quitline hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.