Michael Bloomberg

Is New York The City of Longevity?

Is New York The City of Longevity?

Amid all gloom pertaining to the financial crisis, it is being said that life expectancy of New Yorkers is rising. It has been reported by Mayor Michael Bloomberg that the life expectancy for 40-year-olds in New York has jumped to 82 from 2000 to 2009, while that of a newborn, it has gone up by three years in 2000 to 80.6 years in 2009.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg Raises Concerns over Enormous Public Debt

Mayor Michael Bloomberg Raises Concerns over Enormous Public Debt

"You have a lot of kids graduating college can't find jobs. That's what happened in Cairo. That's what happened in Madrid. You don't want those kinds of riots here", said Mayor Michael Bloomberg in a weekly radio show, broadcasted on Friday.

Mr. Bloomberg’s Proposal Disapproved by the US Government

Mr. Bloomberg’s Proposal Disapproved by the US Government

The proposal of Mayor Michael Bloomberg' to bar the New York City’s food stamp users from buying soda and other sugary drinks has been rejected the Government of Obama. The rejection is a sought of third time failure met by the Mayor willing to formulate new and benefitting policies.

Smoking Ban In New York Parks, Beaches and Plazas

Further extension on the cigarette lighting ban sparked outcry in New York as Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the imposition of prohibition on parks, beaches and even plazas, including Times Square.

Mayor Bloomberg Declares Plans for Expanding Smoking Bans

Mayor Bloomberg Declares Plans for Expanding Smoking Bans

It has been announced by Mayor Bloomberg that he is planning to expand the smoking ban to the huge outdoor city areas, which are under the control of the Government.

The heavily crowded pedestrian plaza at the traffic circles will also be included in the areas, where smoking bans will be imposed.

New York City Law Would Extend Smoking Ban to Public Parks and Beaches

New York City Law Would Extend Smoking Ban to Public Parks and Beaches

New York City will be stretching the ban on smoking to parks, beaches, marinas, boardwalks and pedestrian plazas under the released by laws, which has been gained support of Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council leaders.

New York Governor Tags Soda Tax as Essential

New York Governor Tags Soda Tax as Essential

New York Governor David Paterson and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg have revealed that a penny- per-ounce tax on sugary beverages is essential to curb obesity and recoup some of the billions of dollars a year spent on healthcare to treat people living with diabetes and other diseases.

Federal judge dismisses case against Bloomberg’s third term bid

Federal judge dismisses case against Bloomberg’s third term bidThe initial hurdle in the way of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeking a third term has been removed by a federal judge's ruling in his favor, he still faces a likely obstacle from a state legislator l

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