Tag: Department of Health
What has the mayor won in end runs around City Council?
Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that he is planning a ban on large sugary drinks in New York City to combat obesity. The proposal has already prompted familiar complaints that the mayor is turning New York City into “Nannyville.” To fast-track the restriction on beverage cup sizes, the mayor is seeking an amendment to the city’s health code via the… ⧸ Full Story
The high price of an ‘A’: Restaurants suffer spike in fines from health inspectors
Proprietors tell City Council of onerous fines and relentless inspections ⧸ Full Story