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Mike Bloomberg - the 108th Mayor of New York City
Recently elected to a third term as Mayor of New York City, Mike 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:
| | NY Times: NYC's Recovery is Stronger than Nation's
The typical New Yorker is less likely to be unemployed or facing foreclosure or bankruptcy than the average American. Homes in the metropolitan area have held their value better than in most other big cities as more people are moving to the region than deserting it. Tourists continue to flock to the city, filling hotel rooms at the highest rate in the country, and at rising prices.
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| | Mayor Bloomberg, Chancellor Klein, and UFT President Mulgrew discuss NY's winning Race To The Top Application
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Schools Chancellor Joel Klein and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew today celebrated New York State's selection and award of $700 million in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top competition. This award will provide between $250 million and $300 million to New York City schools to support the creation of a new teacher evaluation system, develop a more rigorous curriculum and State assessments based on the national Common Core Standards, and expand a range of proven reforms first introduced in New York City.
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| | Bloomberg Endorses Republicans, Democrats Alike
Aug. 23, 2010 TheHill.com
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I) has endorsed approximately a dozen candidates around the country this election cycle, splitting his support between high-profile Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and lesser-known Republicans like incumbent Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.).
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| | Record Number of Visitors Have Come To Governors Island in 2010
With eight weeks remaining in its public access season Governors Island has already surpassed the record 275,000 visitors of 2009. New programs, amenities and the additional free ferry connection from Brooklyn Bridge Park have contributed to the island’s substantial growth.
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| | NYC’s Unemployment Rate Drops for Seventh Consecutive Month, Now Below National Average
For the seventh straight month, New York City's unemployment rate has dropped and now sits once again below the nationwide rate. New York continues to weather the national recession better than most cities, but we know too many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet. We have a long way to go to fully restore our economic health, but clearly we are moving in the right direction.
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| | NYT: Unemployment Rate Dips Again
The city's unemployment rate, which was 9.5 percent in June, has now declined for seven straight months since peaking at 10.5 percent at the end of 2009. It was slightly lower than the national unemployment rate - 9.5 percent in July - as it was in April and May.
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