Jeers to this!

The city Department of Health is suggesting cutting the number of liquor stores in the Big Apple as a way to curb health-threatening booze abuse.

In a report released Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams’ DOH warned that consuming too much alcohol has been linked to at least seven types of cancer, including mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver and colorectal, as well as breast cancer in women. 4

The report recommends reducing the “density” of spirit slingers in certain neighborhoods, and also suggests restrictions on alcohol advertising and spiking sales taxes and drink prices — recalling the public health war against tobacco.

“This report from the Health Department is a clear reminder that our work to build a healthier city for all New Yorkers is far from over,” said Ada

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