MICHAEL BLOOMBERG

Most of those arrested for low-level possession are either minorities or young adults.

It appears that the former congressman's Twitter sex scandal, and not his legislative accomplishments, have lived on in the public memory.

There’s precious little data to actually say whether or not changing soda cup sizes will have any measurable effect on obesity.

The recent court order overturning New York City's ban on large soft drinks provided fodder for jokes from prominent Twitter personalities.

The law, awaiting signature by Governor Bryant, bans any attempt to regulate the food and beverage industry in order to combat obesity.

Bloomberg told television show Face The Nation that Starbucks not changing its offerings is "ridiculous."

The ban would have outlawed sugary drinks above 16 oz. in restaurants, movie theaters and places regulated by the city’s health dept.

Along with the soda ban, Bloomberg's three-term reign has produced health initiatives aimed at curbing obesity, smoking and hearing.

Since 1665, New York City has elected (or appointed) a total of 108 mayors, all of whom were men.

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced her bid to become the next mayor on Sunday.

At a forum on Staten Island on Friday, experts outlined strategies for protecting the area from future storm surges.

The alleged propagandist appeared in a U.S. court in New York, where trials of al Qaeda suspects are rare.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was booed during a Saint Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday as he toured a Queens neighborhood that was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy in October.

What's one thing Republican voters and black New Yorkers agree on? They hate Mayor Bloomberg's soda ban.

Seven of the leading candidates to replace Michael Bloomberg sat down for a lively forum to discuss issues affecting low-income New Yorkers.

Robin Kelly, a gun control supporter backed by Michael Bloomberg, won the Democratic primary to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

The world's most accurate forecaster of the U.S. economy is a 26-year-old Frenchman who has never been to the U.S.

One former FBI agent said that exempting a particular gun from the ban is "a joke."

Marijuana is now legal for medical treatment in the Czech Republic after Czech President Vaclav Klause signed the measure into law on Friday.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced that New Yorkers arrested for marijuana possession will no longer have to spend the night in jail.

Mayor Bloomberg will propose a Styrofoam ban. It may not please everyone, but some of his previous bans were a success.