New York City

New Intermodal Center Links Ferry, Bus and Subway to Improve Transit Services

March 16, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today opened the new South Ferry Station in Lower Manhattan to the public. The Governor was joined by Senator Charles E. Schumer, Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, members of the New York Congressional Delegation and New York City elected officials, as well as MTA Chairman H. Dale Hemmerdinger, MTA Executive Director and CEO Elliot G. Sander, to celebrate the project’s completion. South Ferry Station will become one of New York’s true intermodal centers with Peter Minuit Plaza and the planned new bus loop island linking the ferry, subway and bus services.    » read more »

Statement of Deepak Gupta, Attorney, Public Citizen

Feb. 17, 2009 -- Public Citizen is delighted that a federal appeals court has decided to uphold New York City’s landmark fast-food menu rule, which requires chain restaurants to disclose calorie information on their menus. Today’s decision is a major victory in the fight against the obesity epidemic. It protects consumers’ right to know important nutritional facts and make informed and healthy choices when they eat out. The ruling is also significant because it clears the way for many similar state and local laws throughout the nation, such as those recently passed by the state of California and the city of Philadelphia.    » read more »

Jan. 23, 2009 -- HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell reiterated his support today for ongoing efforts to further reduce the risk of future flooding along the Delaware River and called for an additional measure to protect residents and communities throughout the basin.

Since Dec. 13, 1.5 billion of gallons of water—the maximum amount allowed—have been released daily from the reservoirs, creating space to accommodate seasonal precipitation.

Governor Rendell has called for the daily maximum release to continue and has requested that New York City further increase this daily amount to lower reservoir levels.    » read more »

First Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Location outside Cleveland to Open in SoHo in November

August 13, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Billy Joel, Clive Davis, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Terry Stewart and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation CEO Joel Peresman today announced that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will open an annex in New York City in the heart of SoHo.

When the 25,000 square foot annex opens in November, it will be the first location outside the Museum's home in Cleveland. NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta and Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin joined the announcement, which took place at 76 Mercer Street, the future site of the annex.    » read more »

Representatives from Government and Industry, Including Top Climate Change Scientists, Gather at City Hall to Chart Response to Effects of Changing Climate

August 12, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today launched the Climate Change Adaptation Task Force and the New York City Panel on Climate Change through to develop adaptation strategies to secure the City's infrastructure from the effects of climate change.    » read more »

August 4, 2008 -- WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), issued the following statement after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that it would block any flights resulting from the Federal Aviation Administration’s plan to auction off arrival and departure slots at the three major airports in the New York City area:    » read more »

July 17, 2008 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will deliver remarks next week at The New York Public Library. He will speak on markets and the economy.

Who
Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.

What
Remarks on Markets and the Economy

When
Tuesday, July 22, 8:10 a.m. EDT

Where
The New York Public Library
The Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street
New York, N.Y.

Source: Treasury Dept.

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 »