accoring to the w.h.o.5 million people die every year from tobacco-related deaths. >>> now, the big apple is joining the global movement against outdoor smoking. lighting up in most public places in new york is now outlawed. and health e living advocates as hailing it as major victory. in true new yorker style, some people are far less than impressed about being told to stomp out smoking. >> reporter: summer is phenolly co finally coming to new york. eating, tanning. another activity is now banned in parks and beaches. >> smoking. >> it's a great idea. >> reporter: why? >> agreed. i have asthma and can't stand smoke. >> reporter: the mayor can't stand smoking either. he signed the new law, smoking was banned in bars and restaurant. >> in this case it came from the public saying, we want this stopped. >> reporter: smokers are fuming. oh a protest saturday at the beach. >> a symbol of freedom. soon you'll have to be giving up cats and dogs, cotton candy and saying the sage thing because they're going to ban t