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New York City

December 13, 2012

Bill Clinton Dismisses Hillary-for-Mayor Buzz

Former President Bill Clinton dismissed talk that his wife would make a good mayor.

Upper East Side

August 21, 2012

Obama to Join Michael Jordan for Star-Studded Basketball Fundraiser

President Barack Obama will be back in New York Wednesday for a star-studded basketball event.

Yorkville

July 27, 2012

9-Year-Old Chef Earns Seat at White House Dinner

A fourth grader from the UES is heading to a White House dinner hosted by Michelle Obama.

Upper West Side & Morningside Heights

May 14, 2012

Obama's NYC Visit Expected to Snarl West Side Traffic Monday

The president will speak at Barnard College on Monday afternoon, then attend a fundraiser in Chelsea.

Upper East Side

March 29, 2012

Bloomberg Willing to Work for Either Party in White House

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he would consider serving either party in the White House.

Jamaica & Hollis

January 16, 2012

Queens Historian Leads Students on Quest for Prestigious Award

Carl Ballenas' students at Immaculate Conception in Jamaica Estates are competing for a $10K prize.

Manhattan

November 30, 2011

Bloomberg Says He Has 'Own Army' in NYPD, Slams Teachers

Mayor Michael Bloomberg discussed some of the perks of being mayor during a speech at MIT.

Midtown

July 13, 2011

Eataly Trying to Lure President Obama to Flatiron for Birthday Toast

The Italian food emporium is hoping President Barack Obama will pay them a visit to celebrate his 50th birthday with a 1961 Barolo.

Manhattan

June 21, 2011

Why Barack Obama Using Twitter is a Terrible Idea

Sree Sreenivasan reacts to news that the president is going to be tweeting.

Manhattan

May 20, 2011

Mayor Bloomberg 'Concerned' by President's Middle East Peace Plan

"America’s commitment to Israel’s security must be unequivocal and ironclad," Bloomberg said Friday.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 25, 2011

Staple Green Cards to Grad School Diplomas, Mayor Says

Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants foreign grad students to get green cards automatically.

Manhattan

April 19, 2011

Mayor Bloomberg Joins Schwarzenegger at White House Immigration Summit

President Obama brought together political, business and law enforcement leaders to discuss immigration policy.

Manhattan

April 08, 2011

Looming Government Shutdown Threatens to Cost New York Millions

If a budget deal isn't reached by Friday night, the national government will start shutting down.

Manhattan

December 03, 2010

Paterson Says He Doesn't Want Rangel's Job

Paterson denied allegations he's eyeing Rangel's seat, but thinks Mayor Bloomberg wants Barack Obama's.

Manhattan

November 23, 2010

Steven Rattner Fires Back at Andrew Cuomo Over Pension Fund Scandal

Steven Rattner went on the Charlie Rose show Monday to defend himself against lawsuits filed by the AG's office.