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NYC sues e-cigarette distributors

Getting a handle on evolving vape culture means exploring the complex realm of subspecialists: "cloud chasers," "coil builders" and other people who identify as vape modders.

New York City is filing a lawsuit in regards to flavored e-cigarettes.

They come in flavors like pink lemonade, watermelon, banana ice to attract Youth. Jesus is a 7th grader at MS179 in the Bronx and is very aware that flavored e-cigarettes have gotten many teens hooked to Nicotine.

"These products are unsafe, addictive and they threaten our health and our future. That's why we launched a powerful campaign at our school called escape the vape."

New York City has been cracking down on illegal vape shops and now it's suing nine national distributors. The lawsuit alleges they have broken laws been distributing flavored e-cigarettes to sub distributors in New York City.