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This article provides an overview of Andy Cohen, a television personality known for his work on reality TV shows, particularly The Real Housewives franchise. It discusses recent controversies and lawsuits filed against Cohen and his employer, Bravo, alleging discriminatory and retaliatory conduct. Despite the controversy, Cohen has been cleared in an outside investigation and continues his work. The article also touches on the criticisms and controversies surrounding The Real Housewives franchise, including allegations of perpetuating negative stereotypes and instances of racism and sexual assault. It also mentions the broader issue of lawsuits and allegations against reality TV shows, with some fans arguing that these should be examined individually rather than attacking the entire network. The article briefly mentions a feud between Cohen and Bethenny Frankel, suggesting it may be a personal issue rather than a reflection of larger industry problems. [Extracted from the article]

The mayor denounced the handling of these incidents but initiallydefended the enforcement of social distancing and bristledat critics who compared it to the police practices of Mayor MichaelBloomberg. The dispute got mixed up in the mayor's ongoing feud with GovernorAndrew Cuomo, who this month rebuked de Blasio for voicingsupport for the police and mused aloud about his constitutionalprerogative to remove the mayor from office. DE BLASIO ISN'T the first New York City mayor to tangle withthe police and their unions. ALTHOUGH THOSE PROTESTERSon the bridge--the ones whosepaychecks the mayor signs andwho, even if they left their jobs,might seek him out as a reference--wereostensibly there to protest the NYPD, theywere also very much there to protest theway the mayor runs his office. [Extracted from the article]

An interview is presented with Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City. Topics discussed include his learning as a mayor such as being assertive, proactive and blunt, his views on supporting a progressive challenge to governor Andrew Cuomo in 2018, and conflicts between him and Cuomo over political issues.

Black voters will likely make upmore than 30 percent of the Democratic electorate, but a big questionhanging over the Adams campaign--which has raised millionsof dollars--is whether he can lock down support from thecity's most powerful Black leaders. Intelligencer The City Politic: David Freedlander ERIC ADAMS HAS SPENT 14 years in office, the last seven as theBrooklyn borough president, and is the leading Black candidate inthe New York City mayor's race. Sources say these Establishment Democratsare beginning to wonder amongthemselves if Adams is avoiding them aspart of his strategy: Is Adams attempting togovern while alienating some of the mostimportant stakeholders and the city andfederal government?. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks notable events and individuals in New York City. Bill de Blasio won as mayor, with his largest share of votes from the oldest and most well-educated New Yorkers. Actor Mark Rylance plays the characters of Olivia and Richard III in the play "Twelfth Night." Rapper Angel Haze lived in Brooklyn as a child, in Virginia at the age of 13, settled in Williamsburg and getting a tattoo of Salvador Dali's painting "Ballerina in a Death's Head."

The article discusses the themes and policy ideas of Bill De Blasio, New York City mayor. Some of his fundamental campaign pledges are ending the stop-and-frisk practice and mending relations between police and minority communities. He reinstalled Bill Bratton as police commissioner and proposed a tax on the wealthy to pay for expansions of prekindergarten and after-school programs. Also discussed are the challenges facing De Blasio and schools chancellor.

The article presents a profile of Bill de Blasio, public advocate of New York City. De Blasio first served as a Brooklyn city councilman and is expected to run for mayor. He was an activist while studying at New York University (NYU), protesting against tuition fee increases. He entered politics after being appointed as New York State director of the campaign of Bill Clinton for the 1992 presidential election.

An interview with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is presented. He talks about the claims that he governed mainly for the rich New Yorkers. He presents his opinion on the increasing economic gap as a major problem in the city in the future. He discusses the political developments in the city, particularly the mayoral race in which Bill de Blasio became the Democratic front-runner.

The article features New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg who was first elected as mayor in 2002. Bloomberg announced that one of his most urgent priorities was the prohibition of smoking in restaurants and bars in the city. The opinion of Bloomberg's first-term press secretary, Ed Skyler, on Bloomberg's move is also cited.

The article discusses the political and social developments in the New York area. It claims that the celebration of the Memorial Day 2013 is the unofficial start of the mayoral race in New York city. Among the other developments are the launching by Anthony Weiner of his mayoral bid and the expected use by labor unions of their clout to influence the local elections.

The article discusses term limit issues facing New York City Council Speaker and mayoral candidate Christine Quinn. It addresses her role in rewriting the city's term limits law in 2008 when Mayor Michael Bloomberg wanted to run for a third term as mayor. Her declaration in December 2007 that repealing term limits would be anti-democratic is mentioned. The probability that Quinn's opponents will portray her as not having core convictions beyond becoming mayor is also cited.

The article profiles Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City. It highlights the address of Bloomberg during a conference he was hosting for the mayors on innovation in city government. Several photographs of Bloomberg's activities are presented including a ribbon-cutting for new Botanic Gardens visitor center.

The article examines the mayoralty of Michael Bloomberg in New York City. Money is cited as the foundation of his imperial mayoralty, which was estimated by the periodical "Forbes" to be at least 17.5 billion dollars. The article attributes the success of his numerous endeavors as a mayor to his managerial effectiveness. Also mentioned is the increase in his charitable contributions from 47 million dollars in 1999 to 235 million dollars in 2008.

The article discusses the efforts of U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner to become mayor of New York City. Weiner was defeated in a primary election in 2005 and hoped to run in 2009 when Mayor Michael Bloomberg was to be prevented from running again by term limits. The term limits were lifted by voters because of the recession, but Weiner plans to run against Bloomberg. The article chronicles the animosity that exists between the two men.

The article discusses the mayorship of New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who took up office in 1994. Giuliani's successes and weaker moments are noted, including his response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, his failed presidential and Senate candidacies, and his efforts to reduce city crime.

An interview is presented with mayors of New York City Michael Bloomberg, elected in 2002, and Ed Koch, elected in 1977. Bloomberg and Koch answer questions about economic crises they have weathered, public reception of their governing choices, and the development of the Democratic party. They also discuss potential candidates for 2009 mayorship.

This article offers a look at the politics of Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City. According to the author, Bloomberg has a good chance in running for the United States presidential election of 2008. The article mentions public opinion and approval ratings regarding Bloomberg. The author suggests that in running for the presidency, Bloomberg could capitalize on the country's disgust with both the Democratic and Republican parties.

The article discusses the victory of Bill De Blasio in the 2013 Democratic primary for New York City mayor. He defeated Christine Quinn and Bill Thompson. De Blasio's campaign manager Bill Hyers' describes the team's campaign strategy including investing on television airtime for an advertisement starring the candidate's 15-year-old son. He will run against Republican mayoral nominee Joe Lhota.

The article discusses the highlights of a debate about the greatest New York City mayor ever. Political science professor John Mollenkopf believes that Rudy Giulliani is to be credited for making New York as one of the safest cities in the world. Media consultant Jennifer Cunningham is rooting for John Lindsay whom she thinks has encouraged people's faith in public service and faith in the government.

The article focuses on a proposed legislation that would regulate the financial industry in the U.S. It cites the role of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as the staunchest defender of the financial sector. It also elaborates on the dispute between Bloomberg and New York Senator Chuck Schumer concerning the proposed financial industry bill.

This article reports on mayors in New York City, New York and the 2009 election for the position. The article discusses why the city has not elected a Democrat mayor since the 1980s, discussing former Republican mayors David Dinkins and Rudy Giuliani, as well as current Independent mayor Michael Bloomberg. Information is also provided on the Democrat Party in New York, Democrat committee chair Denny Farrell, and potential mayoral nominees.

Several statistics are presented on the political developments in New York City as of September 2013, including the percentage of those who follow the city's mayoral election, the percentage of those who claimed that the mayoral field of candidates is strong, and the percentage of those who claimed that they are going to vote.

The article features Scott Stringer, president of the Manhattan borough in New York City and a Democratic candidate for comptroller. It mentions his original plan to run for the position of New York City mayor and then deciding against after realizing his name recognition was insufficient. Strategies Stringer is using to his disadvantages resulting from opponent Eliot Spitzer's national recognition and wealth are also described.

The article profiles former New York City Mayor Ed Koch. Koch defeated Mario Cuomo in 1977 to become the city's mayor. He is said to have won voters' support by the strength of his personality and by appealing to white ethnic voters. His term as mayor has been described as a factor in shaping the city's politics into a combination of boss-controlled elections and media-centered politics. Political observers claim that his term provided a lesson about the dangers of personality-driven politics.

The author states that the late New York City Mayor Ed Koch's construction projects during his term showed his belief that money trumps wise urbanism.

An interview with former New York Governor Mario Cuomo is presented. Cuomo described the late former New York City Mayor Ed Koch as a person who puts emphasis on all the important feelings like love and dislike. He states that Koch loved himself more and disliked other people more. He claims that the main difference between himself and Koch is that he does not have the same regard for himself as Koch did. He described Koch as more of an institution than a politician.

The article examines prospects for Joe Lhota, a New York City mayoral candidate for the 2013 election. According to the author, the election will become a test of power between the business elite and the legacy of Rudy Giuliani. Information on Lhota's family and educational background is provided. He says Lhota became a voice of reason under the Giuliani administration. He points out that it would be challenging for Lhota to convience voters about his ability to lead the city toward the future.

The article reports that one of the reasons why people should love New York City is that actor Alec Baldwin is interested in succeeding Mayor Michael Bloomberg. It says that Baldwin has a disgusted temper that could affect his political leadership in case he is voted by the residents. According to the author, the actor is concerned about the stress experienced by locals when it comes to finding the resources to supply their everyday needs.

The article focuses on the plan of the administration of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to build a new park at the Governors Island after it was acquired from the state government. A Dutch architectural firm called West 8 was commissioned by the agency that runs the Governors Island to design a park and buildings that will surround it. A concept called Hammock's Grove is incorporated into the design by Dutch architect Adriaan Geuze for the park. In the author's view, the island could be the most evident legacy of Bloomberg during his third term.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including the "Twilight of the Tummlers," about Larry David and Woody Allen in the June 1, 2009 issue, "Five-Year-Olds at the Gate," by Jeff Coplon on overcrowded kindergartens in New York City in the June 1, 2009 issue and Sarah Reetz's anecdote about the city's Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The article discusses New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, examining the manner in which he plays the game of politics at the city and national levels. Topics include his push for a term-limit extension, the possibility he would run for president in 2008, and a joke he made at the expense of his political strategist, Kevin Sheekey.

The article discusses the managerial mistakes of Michael Bloomberg in his second term as mayor of New York City. Included in the list of problems plaguing the mayor are the situation of homeless families, the shooting of Sean Bell by city police officers, changes to the Board of Education and school bus reroutings. The author suggests that some second-term ideas like environmental sustainability could help lift Bloomberg's standing.

Focuses on the failure of the marriage of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani with actress Donna Hanover. Contribution of the media on the controversy over Giuliani's marriage; Comparison between Giuliani's family with the family of former United States President Bill Clinton; Information on Hanover; Significance of how a politician deals with his family.

Two letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in September 16, 2013 issue including "In Conversation: Michael Bloomberg" and "Mike Daisey's Big Story."

The author asserts that the secret to the late New York City Mayor Ed Koch's electoral victory is his love for the city. According to the author, people were able to see Koch's love for the city even in its degraded state. He describes Koch as the type of New Yorker who cannot abide living somewhere else. He claims that Koch was the type of politician who became even more ordinary as he became more popular. He adds that Koch was obnoxious, but not pretentious.

A photo essay which depicts the late New York City Mayor Ed Koch's headline-making activities is presented.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Mayor of Mayors," "The Israeli Desert" and "Best Doctors 2012."

The article discusses the latest developments in the proposed applied-sciences campus project of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as of November 2011. It cites several schools that joined the project, including Stanford University, Cornell University and New York University (NYU). The opinion of "The Innovative University" author Henry J. Eyring on the issue is also cited.

The author focuses on the issues surrounding the technological projects of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. It states that the concern over the technocratic policies of Bloomberg has occurred since the arrest of four consultants due to alleged misuse of 80 million dollars from the CityTime initiative, which was meant for digitizing the payroll system of the city government. Since taking office in 2002, Bloomberg has been known to implementing technological advancements all over New York City.

The article looks on lessons that should be learned from the administration of former New York City mayor John Lindsay, who governed the city from 1966 to 1973. During this tenure, Lindsay promoted biking and tourism. He also led the rebuilding of the Yankee Stadium. However, his administration was also besieged with riots, strikes and financial decline. According to Lindsay, being mayor is the second hardest job in the country.

The article reports on former New York City Mayor Ed Koch's campaign against corruption in Albany. In March 2010, Koch created a political-action committee, called New York Uprising, for Brahmins and politicians at pasture. According to Koch, Uprising would monitor the voting records of Albany legislators on good-government issues and shame them into supporting a reform agenda. Other politicians who support Koch's initiative are mentioned.

The author examines the plan of New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg to transfer the control of Governors Island to the city, including the City University and the Battery Park City, which are both under the supervision of the state. He suggests that Bloomberg should take a risk to invest in a transit system while the state is divesting its assets. He says that the mayor could increase its positions on the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in exchange for the additional funds to be given by the city to the agency.

The article looks at the implication of the third-term challenge of New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg on the teachers union. It says that in October 2009, the teachers-union contract has expired and because of the state law forbidding it, there will be no strike or any other disruption of the public-school year. Tom Carroll, president of the Foundation for Education Reform and Accountability, claims that Bloomberg has been in control of a constrained system.

The article presents questions and answers related to artists, entertainers or performers and a politican including the puppet New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg identifies with most, the work of art which singer-songwriter Estelle would want to live in and how poor Thurston Moore was as a young artist.

This article presents quotes from former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani and his wife Judi in response to questions posed by the author of the article at a book release party for the American author Jay McInerney, including in regards to whether Rudy will seek a third term as mayor, Rudy performing the wedding of McInerney and Anne Hearst, and whether Rudy has every married a gay couple.

The article discusses the campaign staff for the re-election campaign of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The mayor has hired an astounding and high-priced array of talent, the article states. A list of the staff, along with the background of each person, is presented, which includes staff members Bradley Tusk, Bill Cunningham, and Bill Knapp.

The author reflects on Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, and his time campaigning as a candidate in the 2008 U.S. presidential elections. He lists several examples of Giuliani's alleged questionable behavior including business dealings with terrorist-linked Qatar, rendezvous with wife Judi, and his handling of the campaign. Having said this, the author explains it is still a shame Giuliani lost the campaign, especially due to his understanding of urban affairs.

The article reports that the 2009 New York City mayoral race is heating up with fundraising competition between politicians Christine Quinn and Bill Thompson. Thompson has out-raised both Quinn and candidate Anthony Weiner. Thompson submitted to an October 2007 interview with the "Staten Island Advance" which reported that Thompson's favorite drink was a frozen margarita.

The article discusses the attempts of Republican political strategist Guy Molinari to convince New York City police commissioner Raymond Kelly to run for New York City mayor. Kelly has insisted that he is not interested in the job, but Molinari is convinced that he can sway Kelly. Molinari has, in the past, championed the campaigns of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and current New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg.

The author describes his opinions about the most recent moves made by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his rumored potential candidacy for U.S. President. The author states that Bloomberg's split from the Republican party had nothing to do with his political differences, but was a business move to prepare him for possible candidacy. The author claims that Bloomberg would make a valuable contribution to the presidential race.