24
Mar
Solar rubbish and recycling bins to grace garbage-y Times Square
Michael Bloomberg takes a breather from his health kick to introduce a small army of solar-powered waste and recycling stations that will be installed in the trash-generating heart of New York City.
18
Mar
Bloomberg announces legislation to ban display of cigarettes
If passed, the law would require stores to keep tobacco products in cabinets, drawers, under the counter, behind a curtain or in other concealed cubbies. Tobacco could only be visible when an adult is making a purchase or while employess are restocking. Similar restrictions were imposed in Iceland in 2001 and Canada in 2005, and these countries have seen substantial declines in youth smoking.
02
Nov
Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, ‘a president to lead on climate change’
The surprise endorsement follows the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the surrounding area.
27
Jun
Bloomberg attempts to beat summer heat with home AC window unit … in his SUV
Trying to stay cool while obeying his own stringent vehicle idling restrictions, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg enlists security detail to install a full-sized room air conditioner in one of his SUVs.
