Category Archives: Government & Politics

Mayor Bloomberg Talks Jobs

By Maurice Pinzon His slogan might as well have been “It’s Jobs, Stupid.” Yesterday, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg spoke to business leaders at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in an address that began with his description and history of how technological … Continue reading

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Latin Week in New York City

By Maurice Pinzon This October, the New York City Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC) launched its first major city-wide event, seven years to the month after Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg signed an executive order creating the commission with the … Continue reading

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New York’s Garment District at a Crossroads

By Maurice Pinzon Earlier this week, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg had only positive things to say about New York’s fashion industry, pointing to the cultural and economic benefits the industry provides for the city. So did Commissioner Raymond R. Kelly, … Continue reading

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