N.Y.C. Smoking Ban Set for March 30 - Mon Dec 30, 6:29 PM ET By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK - On the eve of the year's biggest party night, Mayor Michael Bloomberg approved one of the nation's toughest anti-smoking laws while Gov. George Pataki toughened the state's drunk driving statute.

The smoking ban, affecting nearly every public indoor space in the city, takes effect March 30, giving smokers one last New Year's Eve to light up in most bars and restaurants.

--If I had the money I would open a private, members only, smoking club in NYC. I would never go there, but I would OWN one!