It is indeed Nanny-ism

On the newly-enacted total Smoking Ban at public parks in Bay Terrace, New York.

Bay Terrace City Enforcement official Phil Konigsberg from YourNabe.com:

“Some say this is an extension of the nanny state,” he said. “The definition of a nanny is a person who looks after children. This law is about protecting children and the most vulnerable among us.”

Note - Bay Terrace is located on Long Island at the northeastern tip of Queens.