BLOOMBERG VISIT TO JERUSALEM

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the dedication ceremony for the Charlotte R. Bloomberg Mother and Child Center, on November 24, 2003 in Israel. .(UPI Photo/Pool)

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Lawyer calls for Bloomberg spending limits

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- A veteran New York City lawyer says fairness dictates that Mayor Michael Bloomberg observe strict campaign spending limits in a run for a third term.

Foiled chutist may retry Empire State

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- A parachutist who was arrested after attempting to leap from the Empire State Building in New York indicated he might repeat his effort using legal means.

Ground Zero time line extended by 2 years

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The New York Post Authority extended the time line for Ground Zero reconstruction by two years and said the project will likely cost an additional $1.5 billion.

Poll: New Yorkers split over term limits

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- New York residents are split on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's request to overturn a law that sets a two-term limit for public officials, poll results indicate.

Bloomberg says he will run again if he can

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Thursday said he will be a candidate for a third term if the term limits law is changed to allow it.

Bloomberg gets backing for 3rd term

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reportedly is planning to seek a third term after the man behind the city's term limits said he wants Bloomberg to run.

NYC files suit against Indian reservations

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- New York City is suing eight Indian-reservation smoke shops on Long Island, claiming a loss of $1 billion a year in state and city taxes, officials said.

Bloomberg sidesteps endorsement

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg declined Sunday to endorse a presidential candidate, saying he wants to be sure he has a "good dialogue" with both nominees.

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Squeegee men make N.Y. comeback

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- People who offer to wash vehicle windows at New York intersections are making a comeback, years after a campaign to put them out of business, officials said.

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