Everything Mayor Bloomberg Banned While In Office

bloomberg banIt took 12 years to ban this many things. Thanks for the memories, Mike.

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  • Smoking in commercial establishments like bars and restaurants (2003)
  • Smoking in public spaces (2011)
  • Cigarette sales to those under 21 (2013)
  • Sales of “flavored” tobacco products (2009)
  • Smoking e-cigarettes in public spaces (2013) ***
  • Cigarette in-store displays (2013)
  • Cars in Times Square (2009)
  • Cars from driving in newly created bike lanes (2007-2013)
  • Cars causing congestion below 60th Street in Manhattan (2007) *
  • Speeding on residential “slow zones” (2013)
  • Illegal guns (2006-2013) **
  • Sodium levels in processed foods (2010) **
  • Trans-fats in restaurants (2006)
  • Loud headphones (2013) **
  • Styrofoam packaging in single-service food items (2013)
  • Sodas larger than 16 ounces (2012) *
  • Collection of yard waste and grass clippings during certain times of year (2003-2013)
  • Organic food waste from landfills (2013) **
  • Commercial music over 45 decibels (2013)
  • Chain restaurant menus without calorie counts (2008)
  • The posting of signs in “city-owned grassy areas” (2013)
  • Non-fuel-efficient cabs (2007)
  • New cabs that aren’t Nissan NV200s (2013) *
  • Greenhouse gas emissions (2007)
  • Government buildings that aren’t LEED-certified (2005)
  • Non-hurricane-proof buildings in coastal areas (2013)
  • Black roofs (2009) **
  • Construction cranes over 25 years old (2013)
  • No. 6 and No. 4 “heavy” heating oils (2011)
  • Less than a 2-1 ratio of female and male restrooms in new public buildings (2005)
  • Cell phones in schools (2006)
  • Two-term limits for city elected officials (2008) *

* Overruled/appealed ban
** Suggested/voluntary ban
*** Proposed/pending ban

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