Category Archives: Government & Politics

Latin Week in New York City

Posted on October 11, 2010 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon This October, the New York City Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC) launched its first major city-wide event, seven years to the month after Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg signed an executive order creating the commission with the … Continue reading →

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New York’s Garment District at a Crossroads

Posted on September 13, 2008 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon Earlier this week, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg had only positive things to say about New York’s fashion industry, pointing to the cultural and economic benefits the industry provides for the city. So did Commissioner Raymond R. Kelly, … Continue reading →

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Fashion in the Public Interest

Posted on September 10, 2008 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon Yesterday, during a news conference at One Police Plaza, where Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced that the city’s 911 and 311 communication systems now have the ability to receive photos and videos from the public, this reporter … Continue reading →

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