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Sheriff Richard Mack: NY Gun Laws As 'Hitleric' As You Can Get

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:45:43 +0000

The former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona has been following the national gun debate around the country and here in New York and says Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared himself the enemy.

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Judge Stops Bloomberg's Soda Ban

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:22:43 +0000

Don’t start stocking up on large sodas just yet. In a decision earlier today, State Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling stopped Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban on large sodas and other sugary drinks. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Judge Tingling called the ban “arbitrary and capricious” and decided that “the loopholes [...]

Michael Bloomberg Asks Hillary Clinton To Run For New York City Mayor

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:44:50 +0000

What's next for the soon to be retiring Secretary of State? Apparently not a run for New York City Mayor.

A report in the New York Times says current Mayor Michael Bloomberg called Hillary Clinton to see if she'd run to repla

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New York City Mayor Bloomburg Urges Drivers to Stay off Roads; Use 9-1-1 For An Emergency Only

Eric Meier — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:08:10 +0000

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomburg held a press conference at 10PM Monday night to address the status of the city as Hurricane Sandy moves though the metropolitan area.

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NYC Soda Ban Passes

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:40:38 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - The New York City Board of Health is banning sodas and sugary drinks that are larger than sixteen ounces.

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Gunman Killed In NYC Shooting

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:43:03 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly say that the preliminary stages of the shooting investigation reveal that the gunman was man in his fifties.

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Casino Coming To NYC?

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:26:44 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says lawmakers are taking a hard look at the possibility of bringing a casino to New York City.

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Georgina Bloomberg Says Dad's Soda Ban Is Flat

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:09:31 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - Saying that her dad's intentions are good, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's daughter Georgina is panning dad's attempts to ban the sale of sugary drinks 16-ounces and bigger in Gotham.

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Should Soda Be Limited Or Banned?

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:04:02 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made headlines for proposing that sugar-laden drinks packaged in containers with more than sixteen ounces be banned.

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Local Reaction To NYC Sugary Drink Ban Proposal

WIBX — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:02:51 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - If New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gets his way, there would be a ban on a wide range of sugar laden drinks over 16 fluid ounces.

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9-11 First Responders Added To New Cancer Study

WIBX — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:17:00 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - The names of thousands of NYPD First Responders to the 9-11 attacks, have been added to a new cancer study.

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Governor Says Teacher Evaluations Will Be Standardized

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:44:41 +0000

(WIBX) - Governor Cuomo says he's happy that state education leaders are "putting the needs of students ahead of politics" in reaching an agreement about teacher evaluations in New York State.

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Education Donations Will Keep Utica Students On Track To Graduate

WIBX — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:09:52 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica School District will be directly impacted from the money raised by New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg.

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