New York Wants to Ban Sugary Drinks from Food Stamp Purchases

by | Oct 7, 2010 | Towing

Mayor Michael Bloomberg sought permission from the federal government to bar New York City’s 1.7 million food stamp recipients from using them to buy sugary drinks such as sodas.

Bloomberg, a staunch advocate of anti-obesity measures, sent the request to the United States Department of Agriculture, The New York Times reported.

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The mayor asked for a two-year ban to examine whether…

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New Stadiums Strike Out for Investors and Taxpayers

by | Sep 20, 2010 | Towing

The developer of the Yankees Stadium parking lots may be headed for default on the $237 million in bonds that were used to finance the construction. And the Yankees are hardly alone. Sports teams around the country are struggli…