The mayor took to the syndicated stage to press the nation to accept his sugary drink reduction plan.
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Politics
Kelly backs mayor’s rejection of NYPD IG proposal
The city’s top cop sided with the mayor on a plan to create a new police watchdog.
Biden, Bloomberg join Newtown families in call to ban assault rifles
Mayor Bloomberg and Vice President Joe Biden have been very staunch about his stance on guns, and following Congress’s changes to the President’s gun control bill, they are asking the American public to stand up.
NRA sues governor over New York’s assault weapons ban
The nation’s largest gun lobby contends New York’s assault weapon’s ban is unconstitutional.
Lhota earns endorsement from Council GOP
The Republican City Council members say the former MTA chief is the best candidate in their primary.
Council reaches agreement on NYPD inspector general bill: Quinn
The City Council has come to a general agreement about a proposed police policy that would create a new watchdog for the NYPD.
Bloomberg wants to prohibit city stores from displaying cigarettes
The mayor’s war against tobacco now may mean hiding products from plain sight inside stores.
City sees record population, Brooklyn had largest growth
The city has reached a record number if residents and the mayor said it’s the beginning of a new trend.
City set to conduct 5 millionth ‘stop and frisk’ under mayor: NYCLU
The NYCLU says the city’s controversial milestone is a bad legacy for the city.
Bushwick, Williamsburg, Fort Greene get new tourism spotlight
The mayor is putting the spotlight on Brooklyn’s growing neighborhoods for foreign visitors.
Soda ban put on hold as judge rules against Health Department
Just when big soda looked like it was going to go the way of the dodo in the Big Apple, a judge put a stop to the mayor’s controversial plan.
Bloomberg celebrates decade of 311 service
Mayor Bloomberg celebrated the city’s 311 service with a big party at its Financial Center offices.
New Yorkers and businesses gear up for soda ban
Ready or not here comes the soda ban. Although some New Yorkers are still on the fence about the new regulation, many have already begun cut the fizz out.
Fashion’s Night Out canceled for the fall Fashion Week
Fashion Week’s flagship event won’t be happening this year due to a booming economy, organizers said.
City’s tourism wing heads to Europe to promote outer-boros
The city’s tourism wing will be in Germany to launch its new initiative to bring people to New York’s diamonds in the rough.
Gillibrand, Schumer fight to save 9/11 health bill funding
The city’s congressional delegation said they won’t let Sept. 11 heroes down when it comes to Zadroga funding.
Mayor pushes for outer borough emphasis in tourism promotion
The city wants to expand tourism to the parts of the city that aren’t the top hotspots.
Some school bus workers axed on first day back since strike
Life may have returned to normal for more than 100,000 kids who relied on school buses, but for some drivers it was the end of the line.
City bill would ensure safety during Sandy rebuilding
The city made sure that any one who has to storm proof their home in light of the hurricane does so safely.
Bloomberg says Twitter and Facebook make governing harder
Despite his huge presence on social media, Mayor Bloomberg says Facebook and Twitter make his job harder.