Op-ed: January is the time to kickstart your quit-smoking journey

January is the best time of the year to start something great! People all over the world make resolutions to live better lives and achieve personal and professional goals. Some people decide to eat healthier, exercise more or stop smoking. Quitting smoking can save your life and the lives of people around you, as second-hand smoke is also deadly. Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in New York state. Although smoking rates are on the decline, there’s still a lot to do to c