New York City

Female Diners Will Receive Free CoverGirl WetSlicks AmazeMint Lip Gloss and a Chance to Attend Exclusive Essence Music Festival Events

NEW YORK, July 1, 2008 -- Getting the check after dinner has never been sweeter. CoverGirl has teamed up with P.F. Chang's China Bistro to offer female diners an exclusive opportunity to try the new WetSlicks AmazeMint lip gloss after dinner. On Friday, July 4th, the first 500 women to dine at P.F. Chang's at 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd in Metairie, Louisiana will get a free lip color before it hits stores.    » read more »

Largest-Ever Single Corporate Contribution to to Advance Student Achievement New York City Public Schools

NEW YORK, NY, June 30, 2008 -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and GE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt today announced that the GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of General Electric Company, has awarded the New York City Department of Education (DOE) a five-year grant of $17.9 million, the largest-ever single corporate contribution to New York City public school system. The grant will support initiatives to better prepare middle school students for college and career opportunities, with a particular focus on improving achievement in math and science.    » read more »

Consumers Swarm Times Square to be the First to Play

Jun 25, 2008 -- Activision, Inc. Announces: One of America's greatest rock bands of all time - Aerosmith - will unleash the latest Guitar Hero fan frenzy in Times Square during the launch of their first videogame, Guitar Hero(R): Aerosmith(R). Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer will unveil the game at a press conference and VIP celebration at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Hard Rock Cafe will also be transformed into a Best Buy home theater/videogame lounge where consumers will be among the first to play the game on PLAYSTATION(R)3 before it hits store shelves on June 29.

WHERE: Hard Rock, Times Square - Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Video Game Experience and Aerosmith Press Conference    » read more »

Comprehensive Plan Delineates Action Items within Three Separate Areas Designed to Leverage and Enhance the Revitalization Underway in the South Bronx

June 17, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the South Bronx Initiative, a comprehensive plan to sustain and strengthen the ongoing revitalization of the South Bronx.

A South Bronx meat market: Photo by mpb (CC)    » read more »

For Three Saturdays in August, Route from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park Will Open

June 16, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today announced Summer Streets, a new City program that will temporarily open a 6.9 mile car-free route from the Brooklyn Bridge to 72nd Street.    » read more »

June 13, 2008 -- "I was shocked and saddened to learn about the death of Tim Russert. I knew him as most Americans did - as a political commentator, an accomplished author, and without a doubt, one of the most influential journalists of our time. I also knew him on a more personal level as a man of incredible character, substance, and wit.

"I can only imagine the pain that his family must be feeling right now - and I extend my deepest condolences to his wife Maureen, and his son, Luke, who interned here at City Hall last year. Tim didn't just report on American politics - he played an active role in protecting the freedoms we hold so dear: free press, fair elections, and vigorous debate. He was a champion for honesty and truth, and he'll be dearly missed."    » read more »

Mayor Bloomberg And Police Commissioner Kelly Announce New York City Remains The Safest Big City In America According To FBI Uniform Crime Report; New York City's Drop in Violent Crime Was Twice as Large as the Nation's

June 9, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly today announced that New York City remains the safest big city in America, according to the FBI's preliminary Uniform Crime Report for 2007. The report shows that, compared to 2006, the City experienced a 2.7 percent drop in overall crime last year.    » read more »

Mayor Bloomberg Announces Creation Of Office Of Environmental Remediation And Outlines Necessary Reform Measures To Overhaul New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program

June 9, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Remediation (OER) to expedite the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites throughout New York City as outlined in PlaNYC .    » read more »

Date for Meeting Goal Moved Up to 2012 from 2015 after Unprecedented Tourism Gains

June 3, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that New York City is on track to achieve its goal of attracting 50 million annual visitors three years earlier than anticipated.

Manhattan, New York City: Photo by Kevin Labianco (CC)

Since Mayor Bloomberg set the goal of ’50 by 15’ in 2006, New York City has welcomed more visitors than anticipated, including a record 46 million in 2007.    » read more »

May 30, 2008 -- "I met today with Congressman John Mica of Florida, the Ranking Republican on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, who briefed me on his plan to encourage proposals to bring high-speed rail service to New York. Congressman Mica's plan makes a great deal of sense and I strongly support it.

High speed rail service could cut the travel time between New York and Washington to only two hours. This would encourage more people to take the train, which simultaneously would relieve congestion at New York City airports and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.    » read more »

One in Four Deaths Caused by Children Playing with Matches or Lighters

May 29, 2008 -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Health Commissioner Thomas R. Frieden and Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta today released the second annual Child Fatality Report, a review of preventable fatalities among children ages one to 12 years that found that fires are the second leading cause of child deaths from injuries in New York City after motor vehicle accidents.

An apartment fire on Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn: Photo by Michael Williams (CC)    » read more »

Statement By Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg On Council Passage Of New Fire Code For New York City

May 28, 2008 -- "The City Council today adopted a new Fire Code, the first comprehensive revision of the Fire Code since 1913, which will make this City safer for both New Yorkers and the firefighters that protect us.

The Fire Code governs the use of building safety systems like sprinkler systems and extinguishers, the permit and inspection process, fire-detection and extinguishing systems, and emergency preparedness and planning.    » read more »

Five-Day Celebration to Feature Special Bridge Lighting, Film Series, Concerts, Lectures, Bike Tour, Children's Readings and other Family-Friendly Cultural Events

May 12, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz today announced plans for a five-day celebration in honor of the 125th birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge in fog: Photo by Your Guide (CC)    » read more »

May 12, 2008 -- "On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want to offer my deepest sympathies to those who may have lost family or loved ones in the devastating earthquake that hit Sichuan Province earlier today.

"This terrible tragedy strikes close to home for many in our city, where some 450,000 people trace their origins to China. To them, and to the people of China, we express the hope that you can soon 'change your tears into strength' - Hua Bei Fen Wei Li Liang."

Source: NYC Mayor

Series will Take Advantage of Tripled State Film Tax Credit

May 12, 2008 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and ABC Studios President Mark Pedowitz today announced that the production of the popular ABC drama “Ugly Betty” will be moving to New York City to take advantage of the 35 percent tax credits provided by the State and City. This move marks the first time an established television show has made a move to New York City and will create over 200 full and part-time jobs.    » read more »