As Mayor of New York City since 2002, Mike Bloomberg has brought change and reform in ways most New Yorkers could never have imagined.

Through hundreds of bold, innovative programs, policies and initiatives, Mike has made New York City a better, cleaner, safer place to work, live, and raise a family. Just a few of his accomplishments include:

• Taking control of the City's schools and launching dramatic reforms that have resulted in higher test scores, lower dropout rates and better teachers
• Continuously reducing crime and keeping New York Safe
• Overhauling the way the City sees and serves its customers (its 8.4 million residents) through the creation of 311
• Diversifying the city’s economy
• Creating hundreds of new acres of parks
• Reducing the welfare rolls
• Banning smoking in public places
• Making affordable health insurance available to over one million more New Yorkers
• Stabilizing the City’s budget and fiscal outlook
• Launching the nation’s largest municipal affordable housing program
• Devoting 1,000 of the NYPD’s best officers to counter-terrorism efforts
• Rebuilding the City’s infrastructure through the extension of the 7 train
• Overseeing the construction of the third water tunnel

Statement on the American Medical Association Recommending Sugary Beverages Be Removed from SNAP Jun. 19, 2013 NYC.gov Sugary drinks have zero nutritional value and disproportionately contribute to obesity, actually harming the health of food stamp participants.

@MikeBloomberg's Top 5 Posts on Instagram Jun. 18, 2013 MikeBloomberg.com See NYC through a different lens. Follow @MikeBloomberg on Instagram for behind the scenes photos and more.

Mayor Bloomberg Details Importance of Maintaining Funding for the SNAP Program Jun. 18, 2013 NYC.gov Mayor Bloomberg and 17 mayors from cities across the country today wrote to Members of Congress to outline the importance of maintaining funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Mayor Bloomberg Outlines New York City’s Historic Education Gains and Announce 2012 Graduation Rates Jun. 17, 2013 NYC.gov Mayor Bloomberg announced that New York City’s graduation rate held steady at 64.7 percent as students met new graduation requirements building on the historic public school gains made over the last decade.

Mayor Bloomberg Delivers Remarks at Stanford University's 122nd Commencement Ceremony Jun. 16, 2013 NYC.gov Stanford graduates thrive in NYC because both places thrive on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mike Bloomberg on SoundCloud: NYC's Long-Term Plan to Protect Against Effects of Climate Change Jun. 16, 2013 NYC.gov Since Sandy hit, we've been hard at work developing a plan to prepare our city for all the climate risks we face, both now and in the future.

Mayor Bloomberg Announces New Partnership between New York City and Nextdoor Jun. 14, 2013 NYC.gov Mayor Bloomberg announced today a partnership with Nextdoor, a free, private social network designed to help neighbors stay connected about important city and safety updates.

NYC Honors Outstanding Fathers with 2013 Dads Matter Awards Jun. 13, 2013 NYC.gov The 2013 NYC Dads Matter Awards celebrated fathers who overcame challenges to become positive and consistent forces in their children's lives.

Voters in 29 States Overwhelmingly Back Bipartisan Senate Immigration Bill Jun. 13, 2013 Partnership for a New American Economy The new polling data demonstrates that voters in critical states and across the country are ready for a commonsense solution to the country's broken immigration system.

Recommendations to Strengthen New York's Building Standards Jun. 13, 2013 NYC.gov After Hurricane Sandy, an expert panel convened to outline steps to fortify New York's buildings and strengthen building standards.