Michael Bloomberg

March 31, 2008 -- The following are the New York City Mayor's remarks as delivered.

"Madam Speaker, thank you. You left one person off the list that deserves thanks and that is you because I think what is clear here is that Speaker Quinn's principled leadership throughout the Council's deliberations on congestion pricing shows this time, as it has in previous times, that she cares about the city and the interests of the city come first with her.

New York City Mayor Bloomberg Praises Passage Of Congestion Pricing Legislation: (Photo: Spencer T. Tucker)    » read more »

March 31, 2008 -- "Today, Secretary of the Treasury Hank Paulson has offered a balanced and thoughtful approach to modernizing our financial system. Secretary Paulson rightly recognizes that we can help mitigate future market turmoil with smarter regulation, but that we must resist the growing political pressure to rush headlong into ill-considered regulations that would stifle innovation, drive jobs overseas, and hurt America's economic health.    » read more »

March 31, 2008 -- "This independently prepared 'Analysis of Job Creation in PlaNYC" that we're releasing today demonstrates that PlaNYC is good for New York City economically as well as environmentally. Its detailed analysis of PlaNYC 's recommendations for a greener, greater New York found that they will create tens of thousands of new jobs for New Yorkers in both the short and long-term.    » read more »

March 31, 2008 -- "We've taken another step towards implementing a congestion pricing plan that is equitable and won't be a burden on lower income New Yorkers and that will result in an immediate $354 million in federal funds for mass transit improvements.

New York City Mayor Bloomberg holds a press availability before riding No. 4 train to Yankee Stadium. March 31, 2008: (Photo: Spencer T Tucker)

The amendments that the Senate introduced last night to their bill will address many of the remaining concerns that we've been hearing from the City Council and members of the State Legislature. This legislation already made certain that all revenues from congestion pricing will go to the MTA Capital plan.    » read more »

Low-income people who are not normally required to file federal returns are reminded that they may be eligible for $300 or more in "stimulus payments" - but only if they file their taxes

March 28, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Bloomberg, the Internal Revenue Service, and the United Way of New York City are reminding recipients of Social Security payments and veterans' benefits, as well as low-income New Yorkers whose income does not require them to file taxes, that they may be eligible to receive $300 or more from this year's federal economic stimulus package-but only if they file federal tax returns.    » read more »

March 28, 2008 -- "The Assembly's introduction of legislation that will allow us to implement congestion pricing is another important step in the process of putting in place our plan to reduce traffic, cut pollution and raise revenue for transit projects, not just in the City, but throughout our region.

With legislation now before both the Assembly and the Senate, we are closer than we've ever been to securing $354 million in federal funds for immediate use in transit improvements.

We look forward to working with the Assembly, the Senate, the Governor and the City Council to work out the unresolved issues that have been raised, including mitigating the impact on lower-income drivers and ensuring that commuters who use Port Authority crossings are doing their part."    » read more »

At Cooper Union, Obama stresses the need to recognize our obligations to each other-that what's good for Main Street is good for Wall Street

New York, NY, March 27, 2008 -- In a major economic address at Cooper Union today, Senator Barack Obama called for immediate relief for homeowners hit by the housing crisis, modernization of our regulatory framework, and an additional $30 billion stimulus package to jumpstart the economy and help protect families from the economic slowdown. As confidence in our financial markets wanes and Americans struggle in the face of a mortgage crisis, Obama stressed the importance of pushing back on the special interests and honoring our obligation to one another-and that doing so is not just a matter of altruism but a matter of self-interest.    » read more »

Mayor Bloomberg, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, NYC Transportation Commissioner Sadik-Khan, And MTA Executive Director Elliot Sander Unveil Transit Signal Priority System; Federally-Funded Pilot Program Has Already Cut Travel Times For MTA Buses On Staten Island 17 Percent By Turning Traffic Lights Green As Buses Approach

March 19, 2008 -- Green-Lighting Buses Could Be Expanded Regionally if Congestion Pricing Passes

New York City Mayor Bloomberg rides MTA bus to demonstrate Transit Signal Priority System: Rides with U.S. Transportation Secretary Peters, MTA Executive Director Sander and Transportation Commissioner Sadik-Khan (Photo: Edward Reed)    » read more »

Speech At Crain’s Breakfast Forum

March 19, 2008 -- The following is the text of New York City Mayor Bloomberg's speech as prepared.

"Thank you, Kathy and good morning everyone. Secretary Peters: It's always a pleasure to welcome you to New York. Thanks for joining us.

New York City Mayor Bloomberg discusses congestion pricing at Crain’s Breakfast Forum with U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters    » read more »

New York Consumer Affairs Commissioner Mintz and San Francisco Treasurer Cisneros to Co-chair Coalition of Cities Dedicated to Financially Empowering Residents and Addressing Poverty

March 18, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of Cities of Financial Empowerment (CFE), a coalition of City governments seeking to address and expand the role of municipal government in improving the financial health and security of residents with low and moderate incomes.    » read more »

March 17, 2008 -- The following is the text of Mayor Bloomberg's weekly radio address as prepared for delivery on 1010 WINS News Radio for Sunday, March 16, 2008

"Good Morning. This is Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

"State leaders are putting the turmoil of the past week behind them, and turning to the big issues they face. One of the biggest that needs their attention is the congestion pricing plan we've proposed for driving into the busiest parts of Manhattan during the busiest work week hours - a plan that would clean our air, green our environment, and upgrade our mass transit.    » read more »

Remarks by Mayor Bloomberg at a Public Hearing on Local Laws

March 13, 2008 -- "The first of three bills before me today is Introductory Number 665-A, sponsored at the request of the Administration by Speaker Quinn and Council Members Comrie, Rivera, Brewer, Fidler, Gerson, James, Koppell, Palma, Recchia, Seabrook, Stewart, Weprin, Vann, Mendez, Barron, Jackson, Mark-Viverito and White.    » read more »

(New York, N.Y., 03/13/2008 -- Displaying environmental leadership and encouraged by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the builder of the New York Mets’ new ballpark, the Queens Ballpark Company, L.L.C. (QBC), will build and operate the major league baseball team’s new stadium using some of the latest green technologies and practices.    » read more »

March 12, 2008 -- "Today's testimony from Bill Gates before the House Committee on Science and Technology affirms what we have been saying: if America doesn't overhaul its educational and immigration systems, and if we don't make greater efforts to support scientific research and development, we risk losing our place as the world's leading economic power. Gates testified that our nation is at a crossroads - and he is absolutely right. In many ways, the choice is up to our elected leaders in Washington, which means it's up to all of us to hold them accountable for making the right choice.    » read more »

March 9, 2008 -- The following is the text of New York City Mayor Bloomberg's weekly radio address as prepared for delivery on 1010 WINS News Radio for Sunday, March 9, 2008

"Good Morning. This is Mayor Mike Bloomberg.    » read more »