Illicit Vapes and E Cigarettes Flood Stores as F.D.A. Struggles to Combat Imports The New York Times 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 New York moves to ban sale of flavored e cigarettes amid health concerns Vaping The Guardian 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!