After Deaths, Ban on Flavored Vapes to Be Passed by New York City The New York Times NYS flavor vaping ban: A win for public health or Big Tobacco? 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 Flavored "disposable" vapes, like elf bar, geek bar, etc, are illegal to sell in New York State. Stores that are selling these products are not in compliance with the law!