Searching for Mayor Michael Bloomberg...

Mayor Bloomberg to Sue Over Living Wage Bill

The Mayor blasts bill guaranteeing higher wages as being counterproductive for businesses.

Business June 29, 2012 at 08:03 pm

0 Recommend Paul Leonard

New Bill to Require Building Owners to Disclose Smoking…

The bill, proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, would require residential building owners to…

Government April 19, 2012 at 10:38 pm

Bloomberg Announces $300M Boost For City Schools—With a…

Funding increase hinges on teacher evaluation agreement, mayor says.

Government May 4, 2012 at 09:32 pm

0 Recommend Robert Myers

Pols and Officials Weigh in on Food Coop's Proposed Israel…

Councilmember Brad Lander, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and even Mayor Michael Bloomberg…

Government March 27, 2012 at 09:40 pm

0 Recommend Jamie Schuh

De Blasio Calls for Bloomberg to Reduce Number of Stop and…

Public advocate says tactic is causing tension between communities and law enforcement.

Police & Fire May 9, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Water Rate Hike Buying Cleaned-up Gowanus: Mayor

Cleaning up 120-plus years of wastewater ain't cheap.

During his press conference, Mayor Bloomberg helpfully reminded New Yorkers not to swim in the Gowanus Canal. Just in case that wasn't, y'know, crystal clear. Credit: Matthew Hampton.

Government May 13, 2013 at 05:33 pm

Flood Zone A Evacuations Mandatory, MTA to Shut Down at Noon…

The Mayor urges residents to get going on their evacuation plans, as all MTA service will shut…

Government August 26, 2011 at 02:46 pm

0 Recommend Lori Gross

The Education Mayor? Some Local Schools Think Not

Hundreds gathered on Friday for yet another protest against Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed…

Around Town June 10, 2011 at 06:19 pm

Mayor’s Office Raises Reward to $22,000 for Info Leading to…

The reward for anyone who can help catch the suspect behind the Jan. 9 murder on 18th Street…

Police & Fire January 25, 2013 at 12:45 am

Bloomberg Asks Eateries to Voluntarily Stop Serving Large,…

The state Supreme Court may have ruled against the soda ban, but the mayor is calling on local…

Government March 13, 2013 at 05:56 pm

Bloomberg: This Time We Handled the Snow

Mayor touts city’s clean-up efforts, urges New Yorkers to do what they can to help finish the…

Government January 28, 2011 at 05:51 pm

Mayor Bloomberg Launches 30 Solar-Powered Recycling Stations…

Mayor hopes the pilot program will make make managing waste more efficient

Going Green March 18, 2013 at 02:50 pm

Free WiFi to Hit Prospect Park

Bloomberg announced on Thursday that free WiFi will hit 20 city parks.

Government June 10, 2011 at 11:47 am

Bloomberg: Brooklyn Helped Boost Tourism in NYC

In 2010, 47.7 million visitors came to NYC, up 6.8 percent from last year.

Government January 4, 2011 at 03:03 pm

Locals Rally to Keep Engine 220 Open

Locals have blasted the Mayor with complaints after the announcement that the 11th Street…

Government May 21, 2011 at 08:07 am

Bloomberg Vows to Ban Supreme Court Ruling on Soda Ban

Mayor says he believes the courts will ultimately rule in favor of the ban on sugary drinks.

Government March 12, 2013 at 02:13 pm

Parents Plan to Sue Bloomberg for $100 Million Over Cathie…

Class action suit goes after Bloomberg personally for 'misfeasance of office'; City Hall…

Government April 27, 2011 at 05:06 pm

Brooklyn Snowplows Go High-Tech

Bloomberg has deployed an army of cameras to monitor today's response to the snow.

Government January 8, 2011 at 11:32 am

Steve Buscemi No Longer Slated to Rally for Engine 220

A rained out film shoot has the actor all tied up during Wednesday's rally.

Government May 24, 2011 at 03:31 pm

UPDATE: Steve Buscemi Will Rally to Save Engine 220

The actor will join local politicians on Wednesday to protest the closure of the 11th Street…

Government May 24, 2011 at 12:45 pm

Bloomberg Proposes Bill Forcing Retailers to Hide Tobacco…

The move aims to thwart the marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products to children

Going Green March 20, 2013 at 01:26 am

Mayors Against Illegal Guns to Release Congressional…

Coalition will grade members of Congress on their gun control positions.

Government April 9, 2013 at 07:51 pm

Engine 220 Saved from the Budget Ax

Under Bloomberg's new budget, 20 city firehouses slated for closure will remain open.

Government June 27, 2011 at 09:44 am

Bloomberg Warns: School Bus Strike Likely

Mayor Bloomberg details the City's plan and preparation for a potential school bus strike.

Top News January 14, 2013 at 05:26 pm

0 Recommend Caitlin Nolan

Headlines of the Week: April 1 to 7

A roundup of the most recent popular Brooklyn Patch stories.

Top News April 6, 2013 at 03:48 pm

UFT Unveils Plan to Reverse Mayoral Control of NYC Public…

UFT President Michael Mulgrew insists the mayor's governance of schools has been hurtful,…

Schools March 15, 2013 at 08:57 pm

UPDATE: Bloomberg Declares Weather Emergency, Up to 8 Inches…

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. tomorrow;…

Government January 26, 2011 at 06:08 pm

Local Schools Protest Proposed Teacher Layoffs

Parents say that loosing even a few teachers will affect classrooms.

Schools May 21, 2011 at 08:08 am

A Day Later, Park Slope Still Covered in Snow

Over 24 hours after the snow, Park Slope is still snowed in

Government December 29, 2010 at 09:48 am