The Complete List of Everything Michael Bloomberg Banned as Mayor of NYC

It's been well established that outgoing New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg likes to ban things. The complete list of all the things he has banned, as compiled by Gizmodo, is a good representation of his governing style.

Bloomberg officially leaves office on Wednesday after 12 years as mayor of New York. By no stretch of the imagination does that mean New York will see a less heavy-handed city government under far-left progressive Bill de Blasio.

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Here's the list of things banned by Bloomberg via Gizmodo:

• 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) *

* Overruled/appealed ban

** Suggested/voluntary ban

*** Proposed/pending ban

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