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Bloomberg Seeks Merit Pay for Teachers, 100 More NYC Schools

New York will seek to attract and reward “highly effective” teachers, evaluate their performance and create 100 schools, including some that prepare students for technical careers, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.

Bloomberg forced to reverse decision to close New York liquor stores after bitter criticism by small businesses

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's warning of last call on drinks was just a test his office said Wednesday, just hours after news of his health-motivated plan broke.

Wall Street Cutbacks Pose Challenge as Bloomberg Prepares 2012 NYC Agenda

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg enters 2012 facing the prospect of 10,000 lost Wall Street jobs and a budget deficit that may make it more difficult to build on gains in health, education and public safety.

Mayor Bloomberg is still 'Gaga' over girlfriend Diana Taylor despite New Year's kiss with leading Lady

Mayor Bloomberg is giddy that he got the chance to lock lips with Lady Gaga on New Year’s Eve — but he still prefers smooches from his longtime girlfriend.

Poll Finds Some Believe Mayor Has Lost Focus

DAVID W. CHEN The New York Times 10/18/2011

The cap on H-1B visas must go, says New York mayor

Patrick Thibodeau Computerworld 10/09/2011
Poll Finds Some Believe Mayor Has Lost Focus

A narrow majority of New York City voters believe that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has lost his focus midway through his third term, according to a poll released Wednesday morning by Quinnipiac University.

The cap on H-1B visas must go, says New York mayor

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is calling for "eliminating the cap on H-1B visas" because restrictive U.S. visa policies -- particularly limitations on employment-based green cards -- are a form of "national suicide."

NYC Mayor: Wall Street Protests Trying To ‘Get Rid’ Of Jobs, Hurting Tourism

On the 20th day of the “Occupy Wall Street” protest, Mayor Michael Bloomberg weighed in on the movement. He mostly criticized the group and said their actions are hurting the economy and tourism sector.

Mayor Bloomberg can authorize NYPD to shoot down planes, Commissioner Ray Kelly tells City Council

The NYPD may have the power to blast a small plane out of the sky, but Mayor Bloomberg is the one who would make the final call for an air strike, the city's top cop said Thursday.

NYC mayor to take stand in ex-operative's trial

SAMANTHA GROSS and JENNIFER PELTZ Forbes.com 10/02/2011
NYC mayor to take stand in ex-operative's trial

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is set to take the stand in a grand larceny trial Monday, answering questions from prosecutors who say he was bilked out of more than $1 million and from defense lawyers who claim he is using the case to cover up unsavory campaign practices.

Bloomberg: Jobs crisis could spark riots in US

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is worried that high U.S. unemployment could lead to the same kind of riots here that have swept through Europe and North Africa.


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