Judge Downs Bloomberg’s 16oz Soda Law

Judge Downs Bloomberg’s 16oz Soda Law

NYC soda ban overturned by judge, appeal to follow The controversial ban on soft drinks over 16 oz. at many New York City eateries passed by the NYC Board of Health at the behest of Mayor Michael Bloomberg was overturned in a state Supreme Court ruling today. Bloomberg’s administration has already vowed to appeal. The […]

NY AG ARRESTS ROCKLAND PHARMACIST FOR MEDICAID FRAUD

PRESS RELEASE FROM AG’S OFFICE AG Schneiderman says two pharmacists (one from Rockland and one from Westchester) illegally steered Medicaid bills through another company for pharmacies barred from doing business with program PEARL RIVER – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman on March 12 announced the arrest and arraignment of two Rockland and Westchester County pharmacists […]

Metro-North Adds 187 Weekend and Off-Peak Trains Each Week

Service increased by 5.6 percent when combined with October additions MTA PRESS RELEASE Schedule changes that represent Metro-North Railroad’s self-described “biggest and most ambitious service expansion” in its 30-year history begin Sunday, April 7, 2013. The new timetables will include increased off-peak and weekend train frequencies as well as faster service to many customers. This […]