Mayor Michael Bloomberg was dealt a stinging blow on Monday when a state Supreme Court Judge quashed his plan to ban the sale of large sugary drinks in the city's restaurants and other venues.
At a late afternoon news conference, Mr. Bloomberg and the city's top
lawyer, Michael Cardozo, said they believed the judge erred in his
ruling and vowed to appeal. The decision was both lauded and criticized
by city officials and others.
"It would be irresponsible not to try to do everything we can to save
lives," said Mr. Bloomberg, who earlier in the day called for
jurisdictions across the nation to follow suit.
New York state Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling declared invalid Mr. Bloomberg's plan to prohibit restaurants, mobile food carts, delis and concessions at movie theaters, stadiums or arenas from selling sugary drinks in cups or containers larger than 16 ounces. The ban was set to begin Tuesday.
Judge Tingling determined that Mr. Bloomberg exceeded his authority
by sidestepping the City Council and placing the issue before the city's
Board of Health, a panel whose members were each appointed by the
mayor. (Continues)
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