"The simple fact that study after study shows that the states that enact the policies that have been proven to save lives—high tobacco product taxes, tobacco prevention and cessation programs funded at levels recommended by CDC and comprehensive smokefree laws—will reap the financial rewards. Yet, despite this evidence, not one state in the entire U.S. received solid As in this year’s report.

Many states have hardworking tobacco control coalitions that continually encounter strong resistance from their state legislators and powerful tobacco interests. The grades given in this report in no way reflect the degree of effort expended by the public health community. Quite simply, the grades reflect how well a state’s tobacco control laws measure up to the best in the nation or goals set by federal agencies such as the CDC. "

The online report allows you to see how each state measures up on four areas: tobacco tax, smokefree air, (cessation) program spending and cessation coverage.  NY achieved "A's" in tobacco tax and smokefree air, but earned an "F" for program spending and cessation coverage.   

You can view the report, and find more information on how grades are determined, here