New York City Mayor Bloomberg infamously attempted to ban large soda drinks throughout the city in attempt to make everyone healthier. Many NYC establishments were outraged at the mayor’s failed attempt to ban the beverages. To poke fun at the mayor and his attempted ban a new bakery in the West Village, House of Cupcakes, decided to make a huge cupcake in dubbed “The Bloomberg.” The cupcake is 25 pounds and is made with 24 eggs, two cups of milk, five pounds of butter, six cups of cocoa powder, and four pounds of flour. “The Bloomberg” has a total of 35,800 calories! Upon hearing about the cupcake, the mayor said “This is one of the dumbest things people have done.” I’m sure the cupcake drew in a few new customers to the establishment! Check out “The Bloomberg” in the gallery.
Crime Is Up In New York City, Guess Who Bloomberg Blames
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is blaming Apple for the crime increase, saying that if it weren’t for a growth in theft of iPhones and iPads in New York City that crime would in fact be down. The Mayor cited an increase in thefts of the popular devices as the key thing raising the New York City Crime Index this year, but goes on to show that though crime is up, this has also been one historically one of the safest years for other reasons. Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro x TatWZA
NYC Gas Rationing To End On Saturday
Mayor Bloomberg has announced that gas rationing, which began in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, will come to an end on Saturday. The system went into effect on November 6 to alleviate the heavy gas lines that were hitting the city. Bloomberg extended the gas rationing system since this week was a heavy travel week, not all of the train/subway stations are operating properly, and about 30% of the city’s gas stations are still closed due to the storm. Read more below. Julie A.
The Realness: Cipha, Rosenberg, & K. Foxx Weigh In On Mayor Bloomberg’s Soda Ban!
Hot 97‘s Morning Show spoke some Realness about Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s ban on big sized soda. Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg are the perfect example on how torn NYCers have been about the decision. Yes, a ban on soda will be much healthier for people, but it is a person’s right to choice to drink the soda. Are you for or against the soda ban? Check out The Realness below. Julie A.
Mayor Bloomberg Under Attack For Attempting To Cover-Up Arrest Of Ex-Deputy
Mayor Mike Bloomberg is under fire for attempting to cover-up the arrest of an ex-deputy. Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith was arrested on Saturday July 30 for domestic violence. On Thursday, Goldsmith admitted that he quit after spending two nights in a Washington jail and the arrest was the reason for his stepping down. Originally Mayor Bloomberg sited Goldsmith’s leaving as a bid for private sectors. Read more after the jump. @Julie1205
