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NYC health commissioner Farley on city obesity crisis: Limit on sugary beverages makes 'awful lot of sense sense'
A war on soda is raging this morning. The fallout continues from a controversial new policy proposal here in New York City by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who facing some very sharp criticism over a proposal that would limit the amount of soda that can be sold in a single container.
Critics are saying the city is really overstepping its bounds here. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, though, is defending the idea.
"We're not taking your right away to buy soda in a supermarket which we don't regulate," Bloomberg says. "You can still buy a 32-ounce can of full sugar drinks or bottle, but in a restaurant, they can't serve more than 16 ounces in any one cup."
The limit is also set to apply to movie theaters, food carts and concession stands, and it's being submitted to the city's board of health on June 12th.
This morning on "Early Start," New York City's health commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley explains the proposed plan and respond to the chorus of criticism that erupted when the plan was announced.
Most patrons OK after truck strikes bar – Gordie's Places's bartender and owner's son explain
Pat Sazenski and Jim Cossack from Gordie's Place on the status of their customers after a truck plowed into the bar.
Viral video of kids cheering disabled classmate in field day race inspires thousands – Matt Woodrum reacts to the overwhelming response
Something special happened during field day at Colonial Hills Elementary School in Worthington, Ohio.
Matt Woodrum, an 11-year-old student, ran the 400 meter race even though he has cerebral palsy. It wasn't easy for him but he got some help from his classmates who spontaneously broke into cheers, encouraging Matt across the finish line. The video of Matt and his classmates was shot by Matt's mom and has since gone viral.
Matt Woodrum, his mom Anne Curran and coach John Blaine talk with Zoraida this morning on "Early Start" to react to the response the video has received.
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MYB: What to expect from May jobs report
In just a few hours, the U.S. Labor Department will release the big May jobs report.
U.S. markets trying to rebound this morning after another day in the red yesterday. Several negative reports on jobs and growth of the economy are dragging markets down
Christine Romans has a preview of what we can expect in the jobs report.
"Early Start" anchor Ashleigh Banfield clarifies her comments from Thursday's show
"Early Start" anchor Ashleigh Banfield clarifies her comments on gays from Thursday's show.
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