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Posted 1/19/10 on Grub Street NYC
Big Brother

Paterson Still Fighting Fizz

Paterson Still Fighting Fizz

If a new soda tax passes, you may have to cough up one cent per ounce.

Filed Under: big brother, david paterson, new york state budget, soda, soda tax, taxes

Posted 10/29/09 on Grub Street NYC
Big Brother

Bloomberg Makes Flavors Illegal

Bloomberg Makes Flavors Illegal

In cigars and chewing tobacco, that is.

Filed Under: big brother, flavored tobacco, laws, michael bloomberg

Posted 4/9/09 on Grub Street NYC
Big Brother

Buzzkill: SLA Nips Emporio’s BYOB in the Bud

Buzzkill: SLA Nips Emporio’s BYOB in the Bud

Even after a bribery raid, the SLA still has time to crack down on DIYers.

Filed Under: big brother, emporio, liquor licenses, sla, state liquor authority

Posted 3/11/09 on Grub Street NYC
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Muffin Bluffin’ at Starbucks

Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks are making adjustments after a news report found calorie counts to be inaccurate in some of their items.

Filed Under: big brother, calorie postings, dunkin' donuts, muffins, starbucks

Posted 2/25/09 on Grub Street NYC
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No Surprise: Restaurant Group Opposes Health Department Grades

No Surprise: Restaurant Group Opposes Health Department Grades

Among other things, it would be an invitation to bribery. Plus, some surprising health-inspection stats.

Filed Under: big brother, department of health, letter grades, michael bloomberg, restaurants

Posted 12/24/08 on Grub Street NYC
Big Brother

Carbonation Taxation

Carbonation Taxation

Not surprisingly, a recent poll shows that even diet soda drinkers don't support the 'obesity tax.'

Filed Under: big brother, david paterson, new york city budget, obesity tax, soda, soft drinks

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