Michael Bloomberg is currently serving his third term as mayor of New York. He’s not only admired by his constituents, he’s also famous the world over for the way he cleaned up the Big Apple. He tells Monocle how his ideas…
Wednesday 18 May
Mike Bloomberg bestrides this city like a colossus. Mayor of New York since 2002 and the richest man in town, Bloomberg has run New York like a CEO, with no allegiance to any political party.
Thursday 8 September
On September 11, 2001, I was working behind the concierge desk at SoHo’s Mercer Hotel.
Tuesday 9 October
Last week, it was announced that before leaving office next year New York’s Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, would be putting a final architectural stamp on the city he has governed since 2002
Mayor Bloomberg gives the go-ahead for a new park in New York, Brazil overhauls in libraries in a bid to address its social problems, and Canada goes scouting for new Scientific talent.
Why New York’s Mayor Bloomberg has formally endorsed Obama, we discuss the success of FEMA during superstorm Sandy, and check in with Toronto.
The C40 group of the world's leading cities met in New York recently to discuss how cities could address the issues raised by climate change. Led by Bill Clinton and New York Mayor Michael R Bloomberg, city bosses were…
Monday 29 August
The damage caused by Hurricane Irene was mercifully minimal.
Sunday 3 June
Anyone settling down with a cup of coffee and the Sunday edition of the New York Times over the weekend may have noticed something quite odd about the paper.
Tuesday 3 November
The New York City Marathon is typically held two days before Election Day each November, ensuring a duel of citywide spectacles and plenty of timely running puns for tabloid headline writers.
Friday 27 August
Anyone outside Washington, DC, would think that mayor Adrian Fenty is a hero in his hometown.
The runners in the US mayors election get off the blocks and Los Angeles gets off its trolley.
Thursday 1 October
Last night the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, got a puncture while riding through East London.
Friday 30 November
For a profession that has such a direct impact on our daily lives, to hear an urban planner speak about our cities sometimes requires having a glossary at hand.
Monday 26 April
Most visitors to New York City newsstands began yesterday as they do every morning, choosing between the New York Post and New York Daily News.
Ouagadougou is spruced up by an army of low-cost cleaners, Congo's governor gets to work on a failing region, plus Abu Dhabi's new transport system.
Wednesday 31 October
Natural disasters are supposed to be apolitical. Campaigning ceases, adverts are pared back, the daily round of polls disappears. Yet with just a few days to go until a presidential election, nothing is apolitical.
Tuesday 6 November
One week ago, life in Manhattan was very different from what it is today. There were no rumbling subterranean subway sounds nor beeping taxi cabs.
Wednesday 9 June
New York is the ultimate “make or break” town and the next few weeks might determine if Richard Attias can indeed make the city his own.
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