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Brooklyn, NY – New York City investment banker Steven J. Shaw recently announced his intent to challenge New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg for the Republican nomination in September 2005. Shaw, a resident of the Park Slope neighborhood in Brooklyn, plans to challenge the Mayor on his record of tax hikes and his inability to create jobs and grow the economy. “I am running for mayor because I could not stand by and let our city continue to endure what the Bloomberg administration has caused: skyrocketing taxes, a hostile business environment, an underperforming economy, and misplaced priorities,” Shaw said. He...

Adding to the stew of protests planned during the Republican National Convention, New York labor leaders announced yesterday that they would hold a rally on Sept. 1 at which tens of thousands of union members would demonstrate against President Bush. Labor leaders said the rally would be held near Madison Square Garden, the site of the convention scheduled from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, to send a strong message to Republicans about what the labor officials said were Mr. Bush's antiworker and antiunion policies. "George Bush is the working person's worst nightmare,'' said Brian M. McLaughlin, the president of the...

Over the coming weeks and months, we are likely to hear several ideas for honoring Ronald Reagan’s presidency: from putting his likeness on the $10 bill to adding that famous smile to Mt. Rushmore. While these are all thoughtful symbolic gestures, the best way for Americans to honor his legacy is to continue the economic policies he championed. Here in New York City, that means lowering taxes and limiting regulations on businesses so we can create jobs, grow our economy, and enable New Yorkers to build better lives for themselves and their families. President Reagan once said, “Government's view of...

Mayor Bloomberg is paying a high price to keep himself safe from terrorists. He's installing something on his private plane, usually reserved for presidents and high-ranking dignitaries. CBS 2's Cheryl Fiandaca investigates. Extreme wealth has many advantages, just ask Mayor Bloomberg. He doesn't travel on commercial airliners, only on his company's private jets. And because he can afford more than just luxury, CBS 2 Investigates has learned the mayor's planes will also have very sophisticated, very expensive security systems installed to prevent a terrorist attack. It’s the ultimate status symbol for the extremely rich. The 35 million-dollar Falcon long range...

<p>Mayor Bloomberg's talk last week at the Association for a Better New York was billed as a "major speech on economic development." So what did Hizzoner tell businesses?</p> <p>We're going to go right on picking your pockets. And you can't do a thing about it.</p>

WASHINGTON - Saudi Arabia's latest public relations gambit is a halfmillion dollar donation funneled through an American charity and aimed at stocking America's public libraries with Saudi-approved books and tapes about Islam. The $500,000 donation from Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz al Saud is to the Council on American Islamic Relations. CAIR was founded in 1994 by Nihad Awad, a man who has openly expressed support for Hamas, a group the American government says is a terrorist organization. CAIR's New York chapter has floated bizarre conspiracy theories about the September 11 attacks. Fifteen of the September 11 hijackers...

(Excerpt) Q: District Attorney: You spent $50 million of your own money, about $49 a vote, to become Mayor of New York City, is that correct. Mr. Bloomberg. A: Yes. Q. You earned that money from various business enterprises? A: Yes. I earned that money. Q. You had a lifetime of successful business experience prior to taking office as Mayor. So you must be familiar with the "due diligence" rule, is that right?...more

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a problem. As if securing his city against maniacal terrorists weren't enough, Rudy Giuliani's successor must now face one of the most deadly, terrifying, loathsome creatures in the world today—the American smoker. If successful, Bloomberg's blitzkrieg against the perilous puffing of tobacco products will result in transforming virtually every public indoor facility into a smoke-free zone. This means that smoke from cigarettes, pipes, and cigars will no longer be a hindrance to the enjoyment of New York City's otherwise fresh and fragrant air. Bloomberg is happy to be part of what he hopes...