Nightly News   |  September 13, 2012

NYC cracks down on soda

New York City’s board of health approved a ban on sodas larger than 16 ounces, a step towards tackling the obesity epidemic. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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>>> well, drink up while you can, new yorkers, drink those large beverages free of government intervention while there is still time, because the city board of health approved the ban on sugary drinks over six ounces, the first soft drink ban of its kind in the nation. the mayor called it a first step in curing obesity. critics say it is harming personal choice. unless they derail it, new yorkers have just six months to drink freely. otherwise, they will have to drink drinks from new jersey.