Sugary drink tax on 1 July 2017. A one-cent-per-ounce soda tax (Prop O1) passed with over 70% of the vote on 8 November 2016. The tax went into effect on April 1, 2017 A two-cents-per-ounce soda tax (Measure 2H) passed with 54% of the vote on 8 November 2016. The tax took effect on July 1, 2017, and revenue will be spent on health promotion, general wellness programs and chronic disease prevention that improve health equity, and other health programs especially for residents with low income and those most affected by chronic disease linked to sugary drink consumption. The tax is exempted at
Empire Outlets Empire Outlets Empire Outlets New York City, also known as Harbor Commons, is a retail complex being constructed in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City. Empire Outlets will feature 100 designer outlets and a hotel upon its completion in late 2018. It will be the first outlet mall in New York City. The mall is located next to the St. George Terminal, a major ferry, train, and bus hub. Construction on Empire Outlets started in 2015. BFC Partners, based in Brooklyn, is constructing Empire Outlets under the auspices of the developer, an Economic Development Corp named