City Council, Mayor Bloomberg beg to differ over e-waste
March 13, 2008
The problem: what to do when the mayor and City Council disagree on some parts of a bill but agree on others.
The solution: Split the bill in two, as King Solomon might do.
That’s just what Mayor Bloomberg and Council leaders opted to do Wednesday with a disputed bill requiring manufacturers to recycle their old electronic [...]
City To Grant Permits To 1,000 Fruit, Vegetable Vendors
February 28, 2008
The city will grant permits to 1,000 street vendors who sell fruits and vegetables, according to legislation passed yesterday in the City Council.
The bill, which was supported by Mayor Bloomberg and City Council speaker Christine Quinn, narrowly survived a 3–2 committee vote yesterday before being passed 37–9 in the full council. It was modified from [...]
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Vito Fossella will not seek re-election
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Paterson Signals He’d Fight a Bloomberg Challenge
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