The Complete List of Everything Banned by Mayor Bloomberg

[Occam's Banana]

h/t Lew Rockwell: http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/the-complete-list/

FTA: http://gizmodo.com/the-complete-list-of-everything-banned-by-mayor-michael-1490476691/@maxread

Michael Bloomberg leaves office tomorrow after 12 years as New York City's mayor. No mayor in recent memory has added so much to a city. Or taken so much away. To remember him properly, here's a list of everything Bloomberg banned during his time in office.

Smoking in commercial establishments like bars and restaurants (http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/31/nyregion/mayor-signs-law-to-ban-smoking-soon-at-most-bars.html) (2003)
Smoking in public spaces (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/22/nyc-smoking-ban_n_826755.html) (2011)
Cigarette sales to those under 21 (http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/19/us/new-york-city-tobacco-age-law/) (2013)
Sales of "flavored" tobacco products (http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/28/ban-on-tobacco-flavored-products-becomes-city-law/) (2009)
Smoking e-cigarettes in public spaces (http://nypost.com/2013/12/16/bloomberg-trying-to-ban-e-cigarettes-is-silly/) (2013) ***
Cigarette in-store displays (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-18/bloomberg-seeks-to-ban-cigarette-displays-in-new-york-s-stores.html) (2013)
Cars in Times Square (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/25/nyregion/25bway.html) (2009)
Cars from driving in newly created bike lanes (http://www.streetsblog.org/2007/09/20/nyc-gets-its-first-ever-physically-separated-bike-path/) (2007-2013)
Cars causing congestion below 60th Street in Manhattan (http://grist.org/article/machiavelli-meets-the-big-apple/) (2007) *
Speeding on residential "slow zones" (http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/329-13/mayor-bloomberg-commissioner-sadik-khan-citywide-expansion-neighborhood-slow-zones-to) (2013)
Illegal guns (http://www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org/html/home/home.shtml) (2006-2013) **
Sodium levels in processed foods (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mayor-bloomberg-21-food-companies-cut-salt-from-popular-products/) (2010) **
Trans-fats in restaurants (http://www.nbcnews.com/id/16051436/) (2006)
Loud headphones (http://nypost.com/2013/03/06/mayor-bloombergs-new-health-crusade-too-loud-earbuds/) (2013) **
Styrofoam packaging in single-service food items (http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/424-13/statements-mayor-michael-bloomberg-passage-two-pieces-legislation-will-continue) (2013)
Sodas larger than 16 ounces (http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/17/us-nycsodaban-appeal-idUSBRE99G0T620131017) (2012) *
Collection of yard waste and grass clippings during certain times of year (http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/laws/local_yardwaste.shtml) (2003-2013)
Organic food waste from landfills (http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130917/BLOGS04/130919885) (2013) **
Commercial music over 45 decibels (http://www.citymayors.com/environment/nyc_noise.html) (2013)
Chain restaurant menus without calorie counts (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/25/nyregion/25calories.html) (2008)
The posting of signs in "city-owned grassy areas" (http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/413-13/mayor-bloomberg-signs-legislation-prohibiting-posting-signs-city-owned-grassy-areas) (2013)
Non-fuel-efficient cabs (http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/05/22/newyork-cabs-idUSN2250396520070522) (2007)
New cabs that aren't Nissan NV200s (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/09/nyregion/judge-blocks-new-york-city-plan-for-taxi-of-tomorrow.html) (2013) *
Greenhouse gas emissions (http://www.nyc.gov/html/gbee/html/challenge/mayor-carbon-challenge.shtml) (2007)
Government buildings that aren't LEED-certified (http://www.nyc.gov/html/gbee/html/public/leed.shtml) (2005)
Non-hurricane-proof buildings in coastal areas (http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130613/REAL_ESTATE/130619925) (2013)
Black roofs (http://www.nyc.gov/html/gbee/html/initiatives/coolroofs.shtml) (2009) **
Construction cranes over 25 years old (http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/395-13/mayor-bloomberg-buildings-commissioner-limandri-new-legislation-limit-age-of) (2013)
No. 6 and No. 4 "heavy" heating oils (http://www.nyc.gov/html/gbee/html/codes/heating.shtml)(2011)
Less than a 2-1 ratio of female and male restrooms in new public buildings (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/26/AR2005052601470.html) (2005)
Cell phones in schools (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/school-cell-phone-ban-causes-uproar/) (2006)
Two-term limits for city elected officials (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nyc-mayor-bloomberg-wins-term-limit-fight/) (2008)

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

[Danke]

h/t Lew Rockwell: http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/the-complete-list/

FTA: http://gizmodo.com/the-complete-list-of-everything-banned-by-mayor-michael-1490476691/@maxread

Potty Parity.

There ought to be a law...

[muh_roads]

Two-term limits is good. Makes it a little easier to overturn his shit later. Surprised he actually did that one.

[gwax23]

Hated that schmuck. But just wait till our new communist DeBlasio is in. He will quadruple this list easy.

[muzzled dogg]

goddamn

[Anti Federalist]

"Red" Bill has quite the set of authoritarian shoes to fill.

This will be fun.

Enjoy, NYC.



The Complete List of Everything Banned by Mayor Michael Bloomberg

http://gizmodo.com/the-complete-list-of-everything-banned-by-mayor-michael-1490476691/@maxread

Michael Bloomberg leaves office tomorrow after 12 years as New York City's mayor.

No mayor in recent memory has added so much to a city. Or taken so much away.

To remember him properly, here's a list of everything Bloomberg banned during his time in office.

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) *

[Dr.3D]

Black roofs (2009) **
What, he doesn't like solar heating?

[Anti Federalist]

"Red" Bill is getting off to good start:


At a December news conference, de Blasio announced his plan to outlaw horse-drawn carriages once he takes office. De Blasio stated "We are going to get rid of horse carriages, period." He confirmed to the media that he hired legal counsel who will deal with the legislative approach



With NYC’s horse-drawn carriages on way out, tourists rush for a last ride

Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio plans to ban the iconic tourist attraction after taking office, saying it’s inhumane to make the animals work the city’s dangerous streets, and that they can be replaced by alternatives like antique-style electric cars.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-tourists-rush-horse-carriage-ride-article-1.1560995#ixzz2pBKkT6cD

[Anti Federalist]

Of course, after a little digging around, it seems clear that the beneficiary is some real estate developer, who wants the stable property for parking garages.

Very progressive.

http://www.frontpagemag.com/2013/dgreenfield/new-yorkers-take-last-ride-on-carriage-horses-before-deblasio-ban/

[Occam's Banana]

"Red" Bill is getting off to good start:


Of course, after a little digging around, it seems clear that the beneficiary is some real estate developer, who wants the stable property for parking garages.

"The King is dead! Long live the King!"

[gwax23]

Deblasio banned the horse carriages in central park. Hes really hitting the big issues. On this New York forum im a part of these leftists morons are cheering him on. All they can do is ban ban ban. They claim its in the interest of the horses...you got to be fucking kidding me. So now a few hundred small business owners are out of a job and New York loses a historical attraction.

[hated]

2121

[Keith and stuff]

Two-term limits is good. Makes it a little easier to overturn his shit later. Surprised he actually did that one.

He ran and won 3 terms. During the 2nd term, he decided he wanted to run again. So he had the City Council allow him to run again. Term limits for everyone except him...

[Dr.3D]

"It's good to be king of your own little town."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCgpuYW66DI

[Carson]

Deblasio banned the horse carriages in central park. Hes really hitting the big issues. On this New York forum im a part of these leftists morons are cheering him on. All they can do is ban ban ban. They claim its in the interest of the horses...you got to be fucking kidding me. So now a few hundred small business owners are out of a job and New York loses a historical attraction.

The horses will now be dead won't they.

I suppose it did clear out the crowd that frequented such activity.

[DamianTV]

"We own you. Now, what are you useless eaters gonna do about it?"

Oh, thats what the sevety quadjillion rounds of armor piercing bullets were for...

[Root]

"Red" Bill is getting off to good start:





With NYC’s horse-drawn carriages on way out, tourists rush for a last ride

Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio plans to ban the iconic tourist attraction after taking office, saying it’s inhumane to make the animals work the city’s dangerous streets, and that they can be replaced by alternatives like antique-style electric cars.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-tourists-rush-horse-carriage-ride-article-1.1560995#ixzz2pBKkT6cD
Well it's a good thing the fucking horses aren't human.:rolleyes:

[DamianTV]

Well it's a good thing the fucking horses aren't human.:rolleyes:

Even if they were human, its not like they'd be treated with any respect anyway.

[osan]

h/t Lew Rockwell: http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/the-complete-list/



Greenhouse gas emissions (http://www.nyc.gov/html/gbee/html/challenge/mayor-carbon-challenge.shtml) (2007)


Bloomberg could have reduced greenhouse gas emissions in NYC by at least 80% in an instant, especially methane. All he had to do was shut his endlessly open mouth.

[tod evans]

Bloomberg could have reduced greenhouse gas emissions in NYC by at least 80% in an instant, especially methane. All he had to do was shut his endlessly open mouth.


Snark...:D

[Origanalist]

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[gwax23]

The horses will now be dead won't they.

I suppose it did clear out the crowd that frequented such activity.

Exactly. Theyll be dead. Their former owners out of a job. Less tourists and couples in central park. A few radical environmentalists win.

[Tywysog Cymru]

Why don't they just ban elections and make the office of mayor lifelong.

[tod evans]

Why don't they just ban elections and make the office of mayor lifelong.

They're kind of like underwear, you can change to the exact same brand/size and color but if ya' don't change every so often folks begin to notice...

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Bloomberg also made it difficult for new mothers to get baby formula, and also requires them to get a lecture for wanting it.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?437214-The-Complete-List-of-Everything-Banned-by-Mayor-Bloomberg