Tuesday was the day the large sugary drink ban was supposed to go into effect, but a state supreme court judge blocked enforcement of the regulation in New York City on Monday.
Good Day NY spoke with attorney Remi Spencer, nutritionist Keri Glassman and the executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance Andrew Rigie.
There are grounds for an appeal but I think this decision will be upheld on appeal. The trial judge wrote a scathing opinion. He went through the history of the city's charter laws. He said the health board did not have the authority to create this kind of power. The law itself was arbitrary and capricious to be enforced even on a city block," said Spencer.
"It's a step in the right direction. Alcohol, tobacco and sugar are three main contributors to non-communicable diseases. Alcohol and tobacco are regulated," said Glassman.
"Restaurateurs invest in their neighborhood. We need to work together. You see restaurants have moved to healthier items on their menus. Let's work cooperatively," said Rigie.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:22 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:22:34 GMT
Blogging site Tumblr has been sold to Yahoo for over $1B. Social media expert Chris Dessi and Laura Kusisto, Wall Street Journal reporter, discuss the sale during Good Day NY.
Blogging site Tumblr has been sold to Yahoo for over $1B. Social media expert Chris Dessi and Laura Kusisto, Wall Street Journal reporter, discuss the sale during Good Day NY.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:07:50 GMT
Spy thriller 'The East' is the latest creation from actor, writer and producer Brit Marling. Marling plays a former FBI agent alongside Ellen Page. Both stars make a stop in the Good Day studios on Wednesday.
Spy thriller 'The East' is the latest creation from actor, writer and producer Brit Marling. Marling plays a former FBI agent alongside Ellen Page. Both stars make a stop in the Good Day studios on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:06 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:06:01 GMT
Entertainer Ceelo Green is featured on the debut single by Vicci Martinez called 'Come Along.' Martinez, a former finalist on The Voice, visits the GDNY studios in the morning and performs the new song.
Entertainer Ceelo Green is featured on the debut single by Vicci Martinez called 'Come Along.' Martinez, a former finalist on The Voice, visits the GDNY studios in the morning and performs the new song.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:04 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:04:32 GMT
Florina 'Flo' Kaja wants to be the "baddest bad girl of all time.' The Staten Island native is competing on the show, Bad Girls All Star Battle hosted by singer Ray J. The pair visit the Good Day NY studios in the morning.
Florina 'Flo' Kaja wants to be the "baddest bad girl of all time.' The Staten Island native is competing on the show, Bad Girls All Star Battle hosted by singer Ray J. The pair visit the Good Day NY studios in the morning.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:48:03 GMT
World War II veterans have been known as the Greatest Generation for their service. Volunteers have been making sure that these veterans, who are dying at the rate of one thousand per day, are given a
World War II veterans have been known as the Greatest Generation for their service. Volunteers have been making sure that these veterans, who are dying at the rate of one thousand per day, are given a
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:50:15 GMT
A massive tornado devastated parts of Oklahoma on Monday. It destroyed entire neighborhoods, killing dozens of people. If you would like to help those in need, you can donate to relief organizations.
A massive tornado devastated parts of Oklahoma on Monday. It destroyed entire neighborhoods, killing dozens of people. If you would like to help those in need, you can donate to relief organizations.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:28:08 GMT
The new book, 'Stiletto Network: Inside The Women's Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business,' is shining light on how women cooperate in the workplace.
The new book, 'Stiletto Network: Inside The Women's Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business,' is shining light on how women cooperate in the workplace.
