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Hearst Magazines chairwoman Cathie Black, left, New York's new schools chancellor, meets parents as she visits Public School 109 in the Bronx on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in New York.  It was Black's first public appearance a day after the state granted her a waiver to bypass state law requiring chancellors to have education experience. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Incoming NYC Schools Chancellor Greets Children

The publishing executive set to take over the nation’s largest school system greeted Bronx children a day after clearing a final hurdle to becoming chancellor.

2010/11/30

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces the STAT! fundraisers for the New York City Health and Hospitals Coporation - Nov 29, 2010 - Photo: Edward Reed / Mayor's Office

Bloomberg Announces Events To Help NYC Hospitals

It’s not exactly a bake sale, but with New York City’s treasury in tatters, Mayor Bloomberg is promoting a series of charity gatherings to raise money for city hospitals.

2010/11/30

City Hall - New York, NY - Oct 23, 2008 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

City Council Holding Hearing On Banking Commission

One of the commission’s major powers is to decide in which banks millions and millions in city revenues are deposited.

2010/11/23

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NYC Laying Off Thousands – Blame Wall Street?

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City simply can’t afford the size of its current work force.

2010/11/19

Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to the Asian Community United Society of Sunset Park - Brooklyn, NY - Nov 10, 2010 - Photo: Kristen Artz / Mayor's Office

City Slashes Budget, Cuts Thousands Of Jobs

In an effort to take a big bite out of the Big Apple’s budget deficit, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is calling for massive cutbacks and thousands of layoffs — including teachers.

2010/11/18

Cathie Black is seen with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and outgoing New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein in the Blue Room at City Hall - New York, NY - Nov 9, 2010 - Photo: Edward Reed / Mayor's Office

Bill de Blasio Wants Public Forum On Schools Pick

Just how much is known about Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s pick for New York City Schools Chancellor?

2010/11/16

Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks in the Blue Room at City Hall - New York, NY - Sep 23, 2010 - Photo: Kristen Artz / Mayor's Office

Mayor Bloomberg Heads To China

Bloomberg will assume chairmanship of what’s called the C-40 climate leadership group.

2010/11/04

Cuomo (L) , Paladino (R) (Photo/Getty Images)

Paladino, Cuomo Downplay Polls This Election

Paladino said the polls have it wrong, just as they did when they predicted he would lose to Rick Lazio in the Republican primary.

2010/11/01

Mayor Michael Bloomberg presides over a bill signing ceremony at City Hall - New York, NY - Oct 28, 2010 - Photo: Edward Reed / Mayor's Office

Bloomberg Urgers Voters To Tweet Problems

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg clearly doesn’t have a lot of confidence in the Board of Elections going into next Tuesday.

2010/10/29

Election worker Al Becker watches as a man votes on Election Day - New York, NY - Nov 3, 2009 - Photo: David Goldman/Getty Images

New Push To Hold Election Day On Weekend

Some believe that holding Election Day on the weekend would increase voter turnout.

2010/10/29

Facebook Homepage - File / Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images

Bloomberg Sounds Off On Teacher-Student ‘Friending’

An angry Mayor Michael Bloomberg denounced the actions of three teachers fired for using Facebook to friend, then flirt, with students.

2010/10/19

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is seen in the Blue Room at City Hall - New York, NY - Oct 5, 2010 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Is Mayor Bloomberg Reaching For Higher Office?

The mayor has been traveling around the country this election season endorsing candidates and backing issues, and there are more trips in prospect.

2010/10/18

A Zipcar is seen in New York, NY - Jun 3, 2010 - Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images

NYC Tests Car Sharing For City Workers

The New York City government is testing a new car-sharing program intended to shrink the size of the municipal vehicle fleet.

2010/10/12

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is seen in the Blue Room at City Hall - New York, NY - Oct 5, 2010 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Bloomberg Set To Veto Paid Sick Leave Bill

The mayor called the bill, “a terrible terrible idea and would be disastrous for New York City.”

2010/10/08

Parking meters are seen on the Upper West Side - New York, NY - Jun 20, 2008 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Bloomberg Open To Privatizing Parking Meters

“If the private sector can do something better than the public sector, then we certainly will talk to them,” Bloomberg said.

2010/10/05

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