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Thomas Farley

Recent Headlines

West Village

April 08, 2013

Hundreds Vaccinated After Hepatitis A Scare at Village Bistro Alta

The restaurant's pastry chef infected with the virus may have spread it to patrons, officials said.

New York City

January 10, 2013

Bloomberg Cracks Down on Prescription Painkillers

Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants hospitals to limit the number of opioid painkillers they prescribe.

New York City

December 18, 2012

No Clear Link Between 9/11 and Cancer, Study Finds

The largest study to date found no clear link between toxic Ground Zero dust and cancer.

New York City

September 13, 2012

Ban on Large Sodas Rubber-Stamped by Board of Health

In six months drinks larger than 16 ounces will be outlawed in New York City.

Long Island City

July 24, 2012

Queens Councilman References the Holocaust in Soda Ban Testimony

Queens City Councilman Dan Halloran testified at a public meeting Tuesday against the soda ban.

New York City

June 06, 2012

Councilmembers Defend Munching on Junk Food While Debating Drink Ban

Some Councilmembers said they're entitled to eat whatever they want during lengthy hearings.

Civic Center

June 05, 2012

Council Members Gorge on Junk Food While Mulling Soda Ban

City Council members ate Cheez-Its, Fritos and downed a 32-oz. drink while discussing the "sugar ban."

Corona

May 30, 2012

Queens Spa Owner Pleads Guilty to Illegally Performing Surgery

Barbara Nieto, who is not a licensed doctor, performed liposuction on a woman, almost killing her. 

Manhattan

March 06, 2012

Restaurant Letter Grades Credited For Salmonella Decrease at City Eateries

Mayor Bloomberg said restaurant grades have improved food safety at New York City eateries.

Midtown

October 25, 2011

Mario Batali and Morgan Spurlock Kick Off 'Food Day' in Times Square

Restaurateur Mario Batali and documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock celebrated the first annual "Food Day" at a lunch in Times Square.

Manhattan

September 15, 2011

Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low

The proportion of adult New Yorkers who smoke cigarettes has hit an all-time low of 14 percent, city officials announced.

Manhattan

August 01, 2011

High Inspection Grades Save Restaurants Cash, Says Health Dept

A new study found that restaurants owners have saved millions by earning "A" grades.

Upper East Side

July 28, 2011

Animal Shelters Get More Money, But Advocates Still Concerned

Shelters are getting a funding boost, but advocates say too many pets will still be put down.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

June 07, 2011

Zumba 'Flash Mob' Takes Over Madison Square Park

City officials organized a Zumba flash mob in Madison Square Park to promote a week of special fitness events.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

June 05, 2011

Mayor Bloomberg Wants New Yorkers to 'Make NYC Your Gym'

Mayor announces weeklong campaign to raise awareness of fitness and exercise options in the five boroughs.