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A dozen distributors, including five in New York City, are facing nearly 40 charges following a monthslong investigation, according to state officials.

The investment comes as the city appears to be making progress toward reducing teen vaping rates, but adolescent e-cigarette use remains a major public health concern statewide.

New York City's ban on non-tobacco vaping products is set to take effect in July.

"Our message on vaping remains unchanged," Governor Cuomo said. "If you don't know what you're smoking, don't smoke it."

'We need to protect our people so they’re buying a product where they know what’s in it, they know that it’s not dangerous, that it’s been tested and regulated by the government.'

The governors want to coordinate their efforts with regulating cannabis and vaping.

The state Department of Health says they have received 110 reports of severe lung illness from patients who vape.

Juul borrowed directly from the Big Tobacco playbook in order to hook teens, according to the lawsuit.

"Vaping is dangerous, period. At a minimum it is addicting young people to nicotine at a very early age."

NY Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal reportedly plans to introduce a bill outlawing all e-cigs until the FDA approves them.