By Don Evans
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — A hand-written apology to customers for prominently displaying a large picture of cancer-riddled human lungs is posted at the checkout of a 24/7 Brooklyn Heights bagel and deli shop.

“We are sorry, but by order of NYC DOH we are required to post the sign or face a fine a $2,000 fine,� the notice explains. That was confirmed by Joseph Aceto a partner at Montague Street Bagels, in an interview on NY 1 News.

Customers have complained that the ugly anti-smoking poster is out of place in a deli, he said. It’s in color and approximately 20 by 19 inches in size.

The poster is issued as part of New York City Department of Health “Quit Smoking� campaign, which features vivid pictures of various human body organs damaged by tobacco smoking. The posting in stores selling cigarettes is aimed at halting their purchase, the DOH says.

The long-required health warning on packs of cigarettes is too late since the customer has already bought the pack, the health agency contends.

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