It’s never to late to start planning for next year’s election, especially when it comes to succeeding Mayor Bloomberg.
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Cops kill man armed with air gun during Ridgewood drug bust
The NYPD said the man who they killed during a frantic drug bust may not had a lethal weapon, but he had a long wrap sheet of violent crimes.
Bloomberg touts new initiatives to safeguard city from future storms
The mayor got a big boost from former Veep Al Gore in his initiatives to make the city greener.
Koch hospitalized with pneumonia, aims to be out before birthday
The city’s former mayor’s health took a turn for the worst, but his friend says that didn’t deter his spirit.
Mayor calls for new ideas to update city’s payphones
Payphones aren’t just for superheroes who need a place to change, according to Bloomberg.
Couple injured, boyfriend arrested in domestic dispute in Central Park
A domestic dispute turned bloody in Central Park.
City breaks ground on Hudson Yards redevelopment
The future of the city began with the start of construction of its newest skyscraper.
Ed Koch hospitalized with respiratory infection
The former mayor and political pundit had to take care of his health a week before his birthday.
Bloomberg refuses to confirm reports he scouted Clinton for mayor
The mayor brushed off reports that he urged the Secretary of State to be his successor and praised a potential candidate.
Man fatally pushed onto subway tracks after scuffle: Police
Straphangers were witness to a frightening scene in the middle of the day as a Queens man lost his life on the subway during a fight.
City’s top leaders take to social media to increase transparency
Social media is becoming the go to tool for the city’s elected officials to lead in the 21st Century.
Mayor goes to D.C. to push Congress to fund Sandy relief efforts
Bloomberg took his case for more federal funding for Sandy relief.
Council bill aims to curb discrimination of pregnant workers
City Hall representatives want to make sure expecting mothers don’t face layoffs or other work problems because they are pregnant.
President signs off on Big Apple natural gas pipeline
Despite cries from local residents and environmentalists, President Obama approves a controversial energy transport plan.
Council approves fare plan for city’s pedicabs
Pedicab drivers will soon have to abide by stricter rules when they pick up customers.
Crime Stopper rewards grow as more people give cops helping hand
New Yorks Finest continue to catch the bad guys with some help from their rewards program.
Bloomberg, Cuomo urge feds to lend financial hand for Sandy relief
As the price tag for Hurricane Sandy rises, the city’s leaders head to Washington to get more assistance.
City sets up database to reunite nursing patients displaced by Sandy
Thousands of nursing home patients avoided falling into the cracks during Sandy and the Department of Health is helping to make sure they get back home.
NY shoppers head online to score best Cyber Monday deals
The Big Apple’s consumers will be hitting up their computers and smart phones to stuff their stockings.
New Yorkers praise mayor’s handling of Sandy in poll
The tri-state elected officials received high praise for their work during the hurricane.