Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made public health a top priority for New York . Phil Bryant wrote . He has touted many controversial health measures since becoming mayor in 2002 . The city is also considering banning smoking on all outdoor patios and balconies of buildings that are more than 10 stories tall, as well as from the roofs of apartment buildings. 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 . The city is also considering banning smoking on all outdoor patios and balconies of buildings that are more than 10 stories tall, as well as from the roofs of apartment buildings. This month , a large sugary drink ban was set to take effect until a judge struck it down .