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Soda Ban

Assemblyman Karim Camara. (Photo: Will Bredderman/New York Observer).

Assemblyman Wants to Slap Warning Labels on Soda

Karim Camara wants tobacco product-style disclaimers on sugary drinks to inform consumers of the risk of diabetes, obesity and tooth decay.
By Will Bredderman
Bloomberg's soda ban finally dies. (Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Soda Ban Fizzles Out

New York State Court of Appeals decides not to reinstate Michael Bloomberg's Soda Ban
By Emma Hernandez
Bloomberg's soda ban finally dies. (Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bloomberg’s Soda Ban Refuses to Die

Bloomberg's soda ban went before the Court of Appeals on Wednesday
By Emma Hernandez
Bill de Blasio announcing his new health commissioner.

New Health Commissioner to Continue ‘Nanny State’ Policies

By Jill Colvin
Bill de Blasio today.

De Blasio Vows to Continue Bloomberg’s Soda Cup Fight

By Ross Barkan
Health Commissioner Thomas Farley holds up an stairs-promoting sign.

Bloomberg’s Latest ‘Nanny’ Move: Pushing People to Take the Stairs

By Jill Colvin
Councilwoman Tish James (Photo: Facebook)

Tish James Will Spend Saturday Morning on MSNBC

By Hunter Walker
Mayor Bloomberg (Photo: Getty)

Michael Bloomberg Defends Soda Ban on Grounds That ‘People Are Dying Everyday’

By Ross Barkan

John Catsimatidis Holds Court in Brooklyn

By Ross Barkan
Good luck looking like Winona while guzzling Big Gulps

Big Gulp Soda Ban Does Not Extend to Actual Big Gulps (Video)

By Drew Grant
Too big to gulp.

Nets Say ‘Nyet’ to Super-Sized Drinks: Bruce Ratner Announces Barclays Center Backing Soda Ban

By Matt Chaban
Bloomberg's soda ban finally dies. (Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

City Approves Soda Cup Restrictions, Mayor Says It’s No Big Deal

By Colin Campbell
New Yorkers for Beverage Choices is fighting for your right to Big Gulp.

Pro-Beverage Group Accuses Board of Health of Rubber Stamping Bloomberg’s Soda Ban

By Hunter Walker
Dan Halloran (Photo: Facebook)

Halloran: Board of Health Is a ‘Kangaroo Court’

By David Freedlander
(Photo: Getty)

In Advance of Soda Ban Hearing, Bloomberg Officials, Health Experts Make Their Case

By David Freedlander
Twenty four ounce soda cups. (Photo: Getty)

Bloomberg: Winning Public’s Heart on Soda Restrictions Will Be Easy

By Colin Campbell

Protestors and City Councilman Dan Halloran Demanded Beverage Choices at Monday’s Million Big Gulp March

By Sarah Grothjan

7-Eleven Celebrates With FREE Slurpees: ‘A Slap In the Face to Bloomberg’

By Sarah Sassoon
Dan Halloran and his "twin cups of freedom." (Photo: Steven Stites)

Dan Halloran And His ‘Twin Cups of Freedom’ Fight For Your Right to Chug Sodas

By Hunter Walker
Spike Lee (Photo: Getty)

Spike Lee on Mayor Bloomberg’s Soda Ban And The Time He Said ‘What’s Up’ to Mitt Romney

By Hunter Walker
(Getty Images)

Is Mayor Bloomberg’s Nanny State Already Saving Lives?

By Alexandra Dean Hitzler
(Photo: Getty)

Governor Cuomo: NYC Soda Ban ‘Can Only Do Good’

By Colin Campbell
You may no longer be allowed to do this in New York City. (Photo: Getty)

The American Beverage Association Slams Soda Ban

By Colin Campbell
(Photo: Getty)

Liu Spokesman: Blame Bloomberg’s Comments on ‘Low Blood Sugar’

By Colin Campbell
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