2010-2020 Mayor's Press Releases: on Drugs


Bill de Blasio: Ban all alcohol advertising on city property

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced an Executive Order banning all alcohol advertising on City property, including bus shelters, newsstands, phone booths, Wi-Fi LinkNYC kiosks and recycling kiosks. The order will take effect immediately, meaning any future contracts or contract renewals must exclude alcohol from the advertisements. Venues currently permitted to sell alcohol, such as restaurants, stadiums, and concerts halls, are exempt from the ban.

"There's no doubt that far too many New Yorkers struggle with serious substance misuse issues, among them excessive drinking," said Mayor de Blasio. "This order banning alcohol ads from City property reaffirms our commitment to health equity and our stand to protect the well-being of all New Yorkers."

High exposure to alcohol advertisements can lead to increased likelihood and quantity of alcohol consumption, particularly among youth. In 2016, there were over 110,000 alcohol-related emergency department visits in NYC.

Source: Mayoral press release, "Alcohol Advertising Ban," NYC.gov May 1, 2019

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