Who We Are:
Tobacco Free Broome & Tioga (TFBT) is a program serving Broome and Tioga Counties and is funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health as part of the NYS Tobacco Control Program.
https://tobaccofreenys.org/
https://notjustmenthol.org/
What We Do:
TFBT provides information and technical assistance to help municipalities, businesses, organizations, and multi-unit housing properties implement evidence-based strategies to achieve the following goals:
• Prevent youth from using any tobacco or e-cigarette product.
• Prevent our community members from breathing in second-hand smoke from all tobacco and e-cigarette products.
• Make changes within the community to support tobacco-free and smoke-free choices.
Health Equity Partnership Request for Applications (RFA) – Extension:
We are currently seeking partners to support tobacco prevention and community engagement efforts. To learn more or apply, visit: Health Equity Partnership RFA (Word Document) or Health Equity Partnership RFA (pdf). Proposals must be submitted no later than August 31st, 2026.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Tierra Starkweather
607-778-3928
Tierra.Starkweather@broomecounty.nygov
Reality Check Coordinator
Devin Link
607-778-3830 (office), 607-349-3707 (Reality Check cell)
Devin.Link@broomecountyny.gov