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Tobacco company to pay Ithaca City School District in settlement

2 years ago in Community, Education, Finance, Local

Tobacco company to pay Ithaca City School District in settlement

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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — The Ithaca City School District will reportedly receive money as part of an e-cigarettes lawsuit.

The Ithaca Voice reports the district will get over $8,000. The payout is part of a lawsuit against tobacco company Altria. The company is accused of marketing vape products to teens.

In other Ithaca news, authorities are investigating a stabbing on South Fulton Street.

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