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A judge in New York City has overturned May Michael Bloomberg's ban on the sale of large sugary drinks.

Judge overturns NYC’s controversial sugary drink ban opposed by Hispanic group

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A judge has overturned a ban on the sale of large sugary drinks in New York City, just one day before the law was to take effect as part of Mayor Michael … Read More

New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg said on his weekly radio show that Latino group has 'sold its soul' over drinks issue (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

NYC mayor says Latino group has ‘sold its soul’ over drinks issue

By Associated Press

NEW YORK  -- Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the Hispanic Federation has "sold its soul" by joining a court fight against New York City's size limit on sugary … Read More

The Hispanic Federation and the NAACP came out against Mayor Michael Bloomberg's large sugary drinks ban. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Why New York City’s soda ban deserves to fizzle out

By Raul A. Reyes

Yesterday a New York State Supreme Court judge heard arguments on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on the sale of large servings of soda.  His plan … Read More

Amid increasing pressure on soda companies, Coca-Cola releases an ad addressing their part in the fight against obesity. (Photo by Ramin Talaie/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Coca-Cola’s new anti-obesity ad: Help or hurt Latinos?

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For the first time in its history, the Coca-Cola Company released an ad that tackles the issue of obesity, a growing concern for many Latino families. The … Read More

Various size cups and sugar cubes are displayed at a news conference at New York's City Hall, Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Opinion: Be bolder, Mayor Bloomberg

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- I'll infuriate all the nanny-state haters out there, but I must say that I love it that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has suggested banning … Read More