date:Oct 17, 2012
the obesity crisis killing nearly 6,000 New Yorkers a year and impacting the lives of thousands more unquestionably falls under its purview, La Vorgna said in a statement. This predictable, yet baseless, lawsuit fortunately will help put an even greater spotlight on the obesity epidemic, the only preventable public health issue getting worse in America.
The mayors office may have reason to feel confident. Following Mayor Bloombergs initial proposal for a sugary drink ban in May, City Council