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NYC Files Notice Of Appeal Of Judge’s Decision Halting Large Sugary Drinks Ban

Speaking Tuesday at a midtown restaurant that is voluntarily adopting the city’s sugary drink policy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended the ban and said he is confident the city will win in appeal.

2013/03/12

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city will appeal a judge's decision to halt a super-sized sugary drinks ban. (credit: Getty Images)

Not So Fast! Judge Halts New York City’s Super-Sized Sugary Drink Ban

New York Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling ruled Monday that the city may not enforce the new regulation, which would have put a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks — both bottled and fountain.

2013/03/11

A 32-ounce soda is filled at a Manhattan McDonalds on September 13, 2012.(Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Businesses Prepare For City’s Size Limit On Sugary Drinks, But Some Customers Aren’t Buying It

Some restaurants are ordering smaller glasses. Dunkin’ Donuts shops are telling customers they’ll have to sweeten and flavor their own coffee.

2013/03/09

A man listens to an iPod player through earphones (Photo Illustration by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

Cranked-Up Earbuds Next On Mayor Bloomberg’s Health Hit List

After launching campaigns against the Big Gulp, “big” salt and “big” junk food, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is embarking on a new target.

2013/03/06

2012′s 5 Best Iconic NYC Drinks

We sipped some fabulous beverages in 2012 (alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike). Some of these drinks listed were invented in New York City, while others were just popularized here. All, however, are worth a try, especially at an equally iconic bar, restaurant, or, yes, soda fountain.

2012/12/31

Soda (credit: Getty Images); Knees (credit: Clipart.com)

Seen At 11: New Study Warns Of ‘The Soda Ache’

We know that drinking too much soda has been linked to obesity, but now a new study suggests that it also may be linked to arthritis of the knee in men.

2012/11/27

Large sugary drinks facing ban (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

American Beverage Association Among Those Suing NYC Over Sugary Drink Crackdown

The new regulation puts a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and applies to both bottled and fountain drinks.

2012/10/12

A man walks past a Coca Cola vending mac

New Vending Machines To Show Calories, Offer More Options

The machines will let customers see the calorie counts for drinks before they make their purchases.

2012/10/08

Pepsi fountain drinks (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images News)

Bloomberg: NYC Big Drink Ban ‘Will Help Save Lives’

The new regulation puts a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.

2012/09/13

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces Weight Watchers and other weight loss organizations support city’s anti-obesity proposal on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.(Photo Credit: Spencer T Tucker/Flickr)

Bloomberg: Weight Watchers, Other Groups Support Big Drink Ban

The proposal would put a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.

2012/09/04

Latch On NYC Breastfeeding Campaign (credit: NYC Health Dept.)

Mayor Bloomberg Declares War On Baby Formula

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has banned smoking in New York City parks and is trying to ban the sale of sugary drinks over 16 ounces. But he already has his sights on his next target: baby formula.

2012/07/30

A couple drink soda beverages in New York, May 31, 2012. (Photo credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/GettyImages)

Sides Make Spirited Arguments For And Against Bloomberg’s Big Drink Ban Proposal

The mayor’s proposal would put a 16-ounce limit of sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports
venues and street carts and would apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.

2012/07/24

Kim Ward holds an extra large soft drink from McDonald's in Brooklyn. (credit: (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images))

Both Sides Of Proposed NYC Big Drink Ban Face Off Ahead Of First Public Hearing

The proposal would put a 16-ounce limit of sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and would apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.

2012/07/23

Twenty-ounce bottles of regular and diet soda are seen for sale at a Manhattan deli on May 31, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Poll: New Yorkers Oppose Bloomberg’s Plan To Ban Super-Sized Sugary Drinks

The Quinnipiac University poll found that New Yorkers are opposed to the proposed ban 51 to 46 percent.

2012/06/13

Board Of Health OKs Plan For Public Hearings On Mayor’s Big Drink Ban

The proposal would put a 16-ounce limit of sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and would apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.

2012/06/12

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