Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made public health a top priority for New York . He has touted many controversial health measures since becoming mayor in 2002 . Critics denounce it as too much government ; supporters say the initiatives have worked . This month , a large sugary drink ban was set to take effect until a judge struck it down .
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made public health a top priority for New York . He has touted many controversial health measures since becoming mayor in 2002 . Critics denounce it as too much government ; supporters say the initiatives have worked . This month , a large sugary drink ban was set to take effect until a judge struck it down .