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New York appeals ruling striking down big soda ban

New York City is asking appeals judges to reinstate a ban on supersized sodas and other sugary drinks, which was struck down by a Manhattan judge the day before it was to go into effect.The city had vowed an appeal and said Thursday that lawyers had filed it late Monday.In his decision on March 11, State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling said the 16-ounce limit on sodas and other sweet dri...

 

Many in N.Y. Say Good Riddance to Big-Soda Ban

Even with obesity rising, and despite its toll on medical costs, access to bucket-size sodas was widely seen as a personal choice.

 

New York City large-soda ban blocked

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A court blocks a ban on the sale of large sugary drinks - including soda - from restaurants in New York City, a day before the law was to take effect.

 

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