Showing posts with label Mayor Bloomberg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mayor Bloomberg. Show all posts
Saturday, February 9, 2013
NFL greats star in new PSA against gun violence
A group of retired NFL stars have joined forces with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns program and put together a new public service announcement calling for Congress to tighten and reform gun control laws.
Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson appear in the simple black and while spot that comes on the heels of both the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the shocking murder/suicide by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher last December.
"How many more?" Sanders begins the 30-second Demand A Plan to End Gun Violence ad. "How many street corners?"
Friday, January 4, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg gets assist in Knicks victory over Spurs
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg played an unwitting part in the New York Knicks 100-83 victory over the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.
The billionaire mayor was sitting courtside (where else?) at last night's game when he ordered a box of popcorn and a bottle of water — no large sodas for this mayor — when Bloomberg got closer to the action than he probably anticipated. As the waitress bent down near Bloomberg, Spurs forward Stephen Jackson took a three-point shot, stepped backwards and tripped over the waitress, spraining his ankle.
Jackson left the game with his team leading, 17-14, and didn't return.
Spurs fans are requesting that the mayor add popcorn to the 32-oz. soft drink ban this spring.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
NY marathoners can finally get refund on cancelled race
New York City Marathon runners can finally receive a refund of their entry fee after this year's race was canceled in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Officials of the ING NYC Marathon told runners after the race was called off last month that they had a no-refund policy but had not made a final decision what to do because of the unusual circumstances.
Now, the race organizer, the New York Road Runners Club, told runners Thursday that they had three options to choose from — one of them being a refund.
Runners can also go for a guaranteed spot in the 2013, 2014 or 2015 marathon. They would have to pay the entry fee again but at the 2012 rate.
The third choice is accepting a spot in March's NYC half-marathon.
Costs this year ranged from $216-$347 and the refund only applies to runners who had not withdrawn before Oct. 24.. There is an $11 processing fee.
Hurricane Sandy swept through the New York City area six days before the race was scheduled. Officials of the NYRRC and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg dragged their feet on making a decision about canceling or postponing the race while area residents cleaned up after the devastating storm which left thousands homeless.
Frustrated runners — some who travelled long distances for the 26-mile race — were angered after the marathon was finally called off less than 48 hours before the race was going to start.
An ad-hoc alternative race was held in Central Park and other areas near New York.
Officials of the ING NYC Marathon told runners after the race was called off last month that they had a no-refund policy but had not made a final decision what to do because of the unusual circumstances.
Now, the race organizer, the New York Road Runners Club, told runners Thursday that they had three options to choose from — one of them being a refund.
Runners can also go for a guaranteed spot in the 2013, 2014 or 2015 marathon. They would have to pay the entry fee again but at the 2012 rate.
The third choice is accepting a spot in March's NYC half-marathon.
Costs this year ranged from $216-$347 and the refund only applies to runners who had not withdrawn before Oct. 24.. There is an $11 processing fee.
Hurricane Sandy swept through the New York City area six days before the race was scheduled. Officials of the NYRRC and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg dragged their feet on making a decision about canceling or postponing the race while area residents cleaned up after the devastating storm which left thousands homeless.
Frustrated runners — some who travelled long distances for the 26-mile race — were angered after the marathon was finally called off less than 48 hours before the race was going to start.
An ad-hoc alternative race was held in Central Park and other areas near New York.
Friday, November 2, 2012
New York City Marathon will not be held this Sunday
After days of growing pressure from politicians, residents and runners themselves to cancel the New York City Marathon, city officials and the event's sponsors have decided that the race will not be held this Sunday.
Details on whether or not the race would be postponed or cancelled are unclear and how the New York Road Runners — the organization which sponsors the run —would handle the change. It's too early to know how popular the news will be among the field of nearly 50,000 runners expecting to compete — thousands who have traveled to New York to run and have trained for months.
The move comes just as the city announced that power has been restore to huge tracts of the East Side and Lower Side of Manhattan and the criticism of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's decision to hold the race swelled.
Bloomberg issued the following statement moments after news of the cancellation came out:
"The marathon has been an integral part of New York City's life for 40 years and is an event tens of thousands of New yorkers participate in and million more watch. While holding the race would not require diverting resources from the recovery effort, it is clear that it has become the source of controversy and division."
"The marathon has always bought our city together and inspired us with stories of courage and determination. We would to want a cloud to hang over the race or its participants, and so we have decided to cancel it.:
"We cannot allow a controversy over an athletic event — even one as meaningful as this —to distract attention away from all the critically important work that is being done to recover from the storm and get our city back on track. The New York Road Runners will have additional information in the days ahead."
Bloomberg repeatedly said the race would go on for the good of the city's economy despite the prospect of participants running through neighborhoods ravaged by the storm.
He finally made the right decision.
Details on whether or not the race would be postponed or cancelled are unclear and how the New York Road Runners — the organization which sponsors the run —would handle the change. It's too early to know how popular the news will be among the field of nearly 50,000 runners expecting to compete — thousands who have traveled to New York to run and have trained for months.
The move comes just as the city announced that power has been restore to huge tracts of the East Side and Lower Side of Manhattan and the criticism of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's decision to hold the race swelled.
Bloomberg issued the following statement moments after news of the cancellation came out:
"The marathon has been an integral part of New York City's life for 40 years and is an event tens of thousands of New yorkers participate in and million more watch. While holding the race would not require diverting resources from the recovery effort, it is clear that it has become the source of controversy and division."
"The marathon has always bought our city together and inspired us with stories of courage and determination. We would to want a cloud to hang over the race or its participants, and so we have decided to cancel it.:
"We cannot allow a controversy over an athletic event — even one as meaningful as this —to distract attention away from all the critically important work that is being done to recover from the storm and get our city back on track. The New York Road Runners will have additional information in the days ahead."
Bloomberg repeatedly said the race would go on for the good of the city's economy despite the prospect of participants running through neighborhoods ravaged by the storm.
He finally made the right decision.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg's speech gets salty at Nathan's weigh-in
New York City Mayor Bloomberg— who thinks restaurants and stores are already putting too much sugar, sodium and trans-fats into our beverages and food— yesterday, thought his junior speechwriters put too much corn syrup into a speech. His constituents probably thought his language was what was a little too salty.
As Bloomberg presided over Tuesday's weigh-in for the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, the mayor himself had his fill of the corny puns and tired quips during his pre-written introduction.
After grimacing through a dozen groan-inducing puns— like he wanted to be "perfectly frank," "it'll be a dog-fight" and after it's over we'll "pronounce a wiener"— in a short while, Bloomberg finally looked at the hot dog mascot next to him and asked, "Who wrote this s--t?"
Lucky for the mayor, the Coney Island atmosphere and happy, friendly audience just rolled with the public gaffe. The audience just roared with delight at the public obscenity. It actually got the biggest laugh of the day.
Bloomberg did introduce last year's wieners, five-time men's champion Joey (Jaws) Chestnut, who weighed in at 210 pounds and the women's champ, Sonya (The Black Widow) Thomas, who tipped the scales at 100.
It's probably only a matter of time before the mayor starts ordering his hot dog speeches without the puns.
As Bloomberg presided over Tuesday's weigh-in for the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, the mayor himself had his fill of the corny puns and tired quips during his pre-written introduction.
After grimacing through a dozen groan-inducing puns— like he wanted to be "perfectly frank," "it'll be a dog-fight" and after it's over we'll "pronounce a wiener"— in a short while, Bloomberg finally looked at the hot dog mascot next to him and asked, "Who wrote this s--t?"
Lucky for the mayor, the Coney Island atmosphere and happy, friendly audience just rolled with the public gaffe. The audience just roared with delight at the public obscenity. It actually got the biggest laugh of the day.
Bloomberg did introduce last year's wieners, five-time men's champion Joey (Jaws) Chestnut, who weighed in at 210 pounds and the women's champ, Sonya (The Black Widow) Thomas, who tipped the scales at 100.
It's probably only a matter of time before the mayor starts ordering his hot dog speeches without the puns.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg: We already have a Manning in New York
Mayor Mike Bloomberg showed his love for New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez after a caller pleaded with hizzoner to to help recruit free agent Peyton Manning to Gang Green on the mayor's weekly radio show today.
"We have a Manning playing for the Giants," said Bloomberg, referring to Peyton's younger brother, Eli, who plays for the other New York football team.
The mayor— who has dictated how New Yorkers should live by banning trans fats, salt and once set his sights on curbing liquor outlets to keep us healthy— continues his assault on the things that make life more enjoyable.
Now, the second-richest New Yorker's crusade to make NYC thinner has pulled a Snickers bar from his pocket and wants to keep the Jets looking like big, fat losers.
"I think it's be a great story for the press— Manning vs. Manning, both playing in New York," he said. "But keep in mind the Jets have a young quarterback in Mark Sanchez and he nearly led his team to the Super Bowl twice. So let's not dismiss. He's sitting there."
Don't underestimate how much the Massachusetts-raised Bloomberg influence has. He got the city to allow him to run for a third term. Look how good of an idea that was and now he goes from being a nutritionist to NFL general manager.
Bloomberg said he met both Manning brothers when they were playing golf with their father Archie on the same course as the mayor.
"I was very impressed that I shook their hands," said Bloomberg.
"We have a Manning playing for the Giants," said Bloomberg, referring to Peyton's younger brother, Eli, who plays for the other New York football team.
The mayor— who has dictated how New Yorkers should live by banning trans fats, salt and once set his sights on curbing liquor outlets to keep us healthy— continues his assault on the things that make life more enjoyable.
Now, the second-richest New Yorker's crusade to make NYC thinner has pulled a Snickers bar from his pocket and wants to keep the Jets looking like big, fat losers.
"I think it's be a great story for the press— Manning vs. Manning, both playing in New York," he said. "But keep in mind the Jets have a young quarterback in Mark Sanchez and he nearly led his team to the Super Bowl twice. So let's not dismiss. He's sitting there."
Don't underestimate how much the Massachusetts-raised Bloomberg influence has. He got the city to allow him to run for a third term. Look how good of an idea that was and now he goes from being a nutritionist to NFL general manager.
Bloomberg said he met both Manning brothers when they were playing golf with their father Archie on the same course as the mayor.
"I was very impressed that I shook their hands," said Bloomberg.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Jersey Gov Says Jets Belong To Them. What About It?
If the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers insist on being as cuddly as Regis and Kelly, before the teams clash in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, then leave it up to the Governor of New Jersey to stir things up.
A war across the Hudson River broke out yesterday after the Garden State's Gov. Chris Christie claimed the Jets belonged to New York in name only and that where the team actually plays is in the New Meadowlands Stadium, in East Rutherford, in his state. So that makes them New Jersey's team.
Funny. Nobody was banging on Woody Johnson's door and claiming the Jets as it's own while Eric Mangini was coaching the team.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg jumped on Christie's bold statement faster than he would a cigarette smoker cooking with salt and trans fat. Lucky it wasn't a snow storm or we'd still be waiting for a reply.
Christie--who is as outspoken as Jets head coach Rex Ryan with a girth to match--asked, "Today when they are practicing, where are they practicing? New Jersey."
"And when they play their home games, where do they play? New Jersey. And where do most of the players live? In New Jersey," he bragged. Pure Rex Ryan.
To which, that closeted New England fan, Bloomberg shot back by saying the Jets were formed in New York, bred in the Polo Grounds and then played their games at Shea Stadium.
"We can all root for the Jets, but they don't call him Turnpike Joe," said the defensive mayor, referring to legendary Jets quarterback "Broadway Joe" Namath.
That was then, this is now reasoned the stubborn Gov.
Even Ryan jumped into the fray if, surprisingly, only as peacemaker.
"There's enough of the Jets to go around, " reasoned the guy who never let anyone cut in front of him at the all-you-can-eat buffet table before his lap-band surgery.
New Jersey. A hot bed of popularity and hilarity these days. The birthplace of Sinatra, Springsteen, Nicholson and Joe Theisman. Even Pia Zadora comes from the land of the best pizza (it's the water), diners, Atlantic City and "The Sopranos."
If any state deserves the loud and obnoxious Jets though, its Jersey. The state can wholly lay claim to the pitiful Nets and their .45 cent tickets and the long-forgotten Devils. And not the Jersey Devil demonizing people in the barren Pinelands. It might even find more warm bodies in that desolate stretch of forest then languishing in the near-empty seats at the Prudential Center.
Yeah, Jersey has it's Shore and Housewives and, if anyone could have combined those towering cultural pillars with football, it would be the Jets. Gang Green did it with "Hard Knocks" last summer on HBO.
And if you've ever enjoyed (or been called as a witness to) a Jersey Transit train ride from the Meadowlands after a Jets game (hide the women, children and Patriots jerseys) you might smell another bad reality show mixed with the stench of beer on the trip.
While Christie and Bloomberg fire salvos across the river, the Jets players have keeping their mouths shut for once.
Not so the mayor. He asked New Yorkers to "put aside rivalries and focus on what's truly important." City dwellers were sure he wasn't talking about snow removal or rising crime and debt. "I'm talking about the Jets winning the AFC Championship on Sunday," said Bloomberg.
Whichever state owns the Jets is a moot point. This is still Giants territory and all of the green lights in Times Square and beaming on the Empire State Building can't cover up the Giants blue.
New Jersey. You can have the Jets.
A war across the Hudson River broke out yesterday after the Garden State's Gov. Chris Christie claimed the Jets belonged to New York in name only and that where the team actually plays is in the New Meadowlands Stadium, in East Rutherford, in his state. So that makes them New Jersey's team.
Funny. Nobody was banging on Woody Johnson's door and claiming the Jets as it's own while Eric Mangini was coaching the team.
Christie--who is as outspoken as Jets head coach Rex Ryan with a girth to match--asked, "Today when they are practicing, where are they practicing? New Jersey."
"And when they play their home games, where do they play? New Jersey. And where do most of the players live? In New Jersey," he bragged. Pure Rex Ryan.
To which, that closeted New England fan, Bloomberg shot back by saying the Jets were formed in New York, bred in the Polo Grounds and then played their games at Shea Stadium.
"We can all root for the Jets, but they don't call him Turnpike Joe," said the defensive mayor, referring to legendary Jets quarterback "Broadway Joe" Namath.
That was then, this is now reasoned the stubborn Gov.
Even Ryan jumped into the fray if, surprisingly, only as peacemaker.
"There's enough of the Jets to go around, " reasoned the guy who never let anyone cut in front of him at the all-you-can-eat buffet table before his lap-band surgery.
New Jersey. A hot bed of popularity and hilarity these days. The birthplace of Sinatra, Springsteen, Nicholson and Joe Theisman. Even Pia Zadora comes from the land of the best pizza (it's the water), diners, Atlantic City and "The Sopranos."
If any state deserves the loud and obnoxious Jets though, its Jersey. The state can wholly lay claim to the pitiful Nets and their .45 cent tickets and the long-forgotten Devils. And not the Jersey Devil demonizing people in the barren Pinelands. It might even find more warm bodies in that desolate stretch of forest then languishing in the near-empty seats at the Prudential Center.
Yeah, Jersey has it's Shore and Housewives and, if anyone could have combined those towering cultural pillars with football, it would be the Jets. Gang Green did it with "Hard Knocks" last summer on HBO.
And if you've ever enjoyed (or been called as a witness to) a Jersey Transit train ride from the Meadowlands after a Jets game (hide the women, children and Patriots jerseys) you might smell another bad reality show mixed with the stench of beer on the trip.
While Christie and Bloomberg fire salvos across the river, the Jets players have keeping their mouths shut for once.
Not so the mayor. He asked New Yorkers to "put aside rivalries and focus on what's truly important." City dwellers were sure he wasn't talking about snow removal or rising crime and debt. "I'm talking about the Jets winning the AFC Championship on Sunday," said Bloomberg.
Whichever state owns the Jets is a moot point. This is still Giants territory and all of the green lights in Times Square and beaming on the Empire State Building can't cover up the Giants blue.
New Jersey. You can have the Jets.
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