A major crackdown on illegal vaping in New York was announced, marking the largest criminal vape enforcement action in the State's history. New York State ban on most e cig flavors takes effect, drawing vape shop owners' protest New York Daily News A major crackdown on illegal vaping in New York was announced, marking the largest criminal vape enforcement action in the State's history. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issues emergency executive order to ban flavored e cigarettes ABC News Flavored vape has been illegal to sell in NYS since 2020. Flavored vape has lead to a large increase in youth using e cigarettes. This ban helps protect young people who have the Advocates: New York's proposed ban on flavored e cigarettes may not be legal