Nov 6th, 2008 · New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says because of the economic downturn, he will have to cut $1.5 billion from the city's budget. The city is facing declining tax revenues and a deficit of nearly $4 billion.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · The New York City Council has approved changes to a term-limits law, allowing Mayor Michael Bloomberg to seek a third term. The council passed the measure by a 29-22 margin. The term-limit law had prevented Bloomberg from serving more than two terms.
Oct 1st, 2008 · New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to serve a third term, but he will need to overturn the city's term-limits law in order to run. Bloomberg is expected to announce Thursday that he will seek an overturning of the law.
Oct 1st, 2008 · New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been a calm presence during the crisis on Wall Street. He is expected to announce that he will try to overturn the city's term-limits law and run for a third time, making the pitch that only he has the power to save the city in its time of need.
Jul 24th, 2008 · Microsoft founder Bill Gates has joined forces with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to fight tobacco use in developing countries. Gates donated $125 million to a tobacco-control initiative that Bloomberg launched in 2002.
Apr 7th, 2008 · New York City's mayor wants to charge drivers for entering certain parts of his city, a plan inspired by a similar move in London.
Jan 29th, 2008 · Advisers say New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg may make an independent run for president. It's hard to guess what issues would define his candidacy -- considering he's been a Democrat, a Republican and now an independent.
Jan 18th, 2008 · It would seem there are a lot of presidential candidates, but that's not stopping a small group of independents from urging New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run. Bloomberg denies he's running for the top office, but is he acting like a candidate?