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Murray Hill

March 12, 2013

City Appeals Soda Ban Decision

The city filed an appeal the day after a state judge blocked the soda ban from going into effect.

New York City

March 11, 2013

Gulp! Bloomberg's Large Soda Ban Fizzles

A state judge knocked down Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on large sugary drinks.

Fort Greene

September 19, 2012

Emergency Room Visitors Prefer Junk Food, Hospital CEO Says

Brooklyn Hospital CEO Richard Becker defended his junk food-filled vending machines.

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.

New York City

August 16, 2012

New Yorkers Want Crackdown on Alcohol Abuse, Poll Finds

A majority of voters support a crackdown on alcohol abuse, a new poll finds.

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.

East Village

July 23, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg Says Proposed Large Soda Ban Won't be Stopped

Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended his controversial large soda ban plan one day before a public hearing.

Belmont

July 18, 2012

Bloomberg Targets Junk Food in Latest Move to Curb Obesity

More than 80 food sellers Fordham and West Farms have agreed to showcase healthier fare.

Union Square

July 02, 2012

City Offers $2 Bonus for New Yorkers Who Use Food Stamps at Farmers Markets

Expanding the 'Health Bucks' program is expected to greatly increase low-income people's produce access.

New York City

June 13, 2012

Giant Soda Ban Falls Flat With New Yorkers, Poll Finds

More than half of those polled think the city shouldn't ban restaurants from serving large sugary drinks.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

June 08, 2012

Soda-Guzzling Competitors Battle at Burping World Championships

The amount of soda consumed at the Burping World Championships would have made Bloomberg cringe.

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."

New York City

June 01, 2012

Shelly Silver Won't Block Bloomberg's Proposed Ban on Supersize Drinks

Assembly Speaker Shelly Silver said that, while he has concerns about the plan, he won't block it.