NYC bans flavored vapes 1 2 NYC is currently flooded with illegal flavored vapes from China despite a flavor ban. This article by The New York Post cites data from an empty discarded pack study commissioned The tobacco industry uses marketing tactics, like flavors in vapes, to make their products seem harmless. Stores in NYC are not allowed to sell flavored vapes. If you're concerned about stores in Flavored vapes are banned in New Yorkbut some retailers are finding ways around the law. Closing that loophole in Westchester County is critical so flavored nicotine products aren't an open invitation