Subject: Sheldon Silver Confirmation eMail Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:20:32 -0400 To: From: "Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Assoc. Inc."

  = Speaker Sheldon= Silver
New York State= Assembly
Legislative Office Building, Room 932
Albany, NY= 12248

Dear Speaker Silver:

The= state smoking ban has been in effect for more than two months= and the damage to the hospitality industry is piling up. The ban= is hurting businesses with some reporting losses of more than 50= percent.


In addition, business owners are= dealing with other problems caused by the smoking ban. Noise= complaints, butts on the ground, and security issues are the= unintended consequences of the law.


It's time= to re-visit the state smoking ban and permit smoking in bars,= taverns, restaurants, bowling centers, and clubs.
Thank you for your consideration. Please let me= know if you can support my= request.

Sincerely,


Bob Armstrong=

   
 Bob Armstrong
42= Peck Slip
New York, NY 10038

 
 October 1, 2003

  
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