New state law adds additional tax $ 1.60 per pack to existing state tax . New York City also has tax of $ 1.50 per pack . Residents in the state now paying $ 5.85 per pack in state and local taxes . State hopes to raise revenue ; cigarette manufacturer says price hike will drive smokers to black market .
New state law adds additional tax $ 1.60 per pack to existing state tax . New York City also has tax of $ 1.50 per pack . Smokers in the city now paying $ 5.85 per pack in state and local taxes . State hopes to raise revenue ; tobacco industry fears price hike will drive smokers to black market .