Exclusive NYC flooded with illegal flavored vapes from China: study Gov. Kathy Hochul is vowing a crackdown on illegal flavored vapes flooding the New York market by creating a registry of legal products to aid enforcement. Despite being banned in New York 2FIRSTS New York's Lawsuit Against Puff Bar and Other Flavored Vape Companies Survives Key Court Challenge Flavored vape ban back on the table in attempt to target youth nicotine use Hartford Courant Disposable vapes are illegal but shops still carry them and teens buy them : Shots Health News : NPR Illegal vapes can cause serious damage to people's health. New York is sending a message to anyone who tries to sell these products: You will be caught and prosecuted.