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Mayor Bloomberg Talks Jobs

By Maurice Pinzon His slogan might as well have been “It’s Jobs, Stupid.” Yesterday, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg spoke to business leaders at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in an address that began with his description and history of how technological … Continue reading

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New York’s Garment District at a Crossroads

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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Focus on Mortgage Crisis in City Council

By Maurice Pinzon This past Saturday, the Reverend Jesse Jackson led a hearing sponsored by the New York City Council to focus attention on the sub-prime mortgage crisis. The Reverend Jackson indicated the problematic loans were concentrated in specific New … Continue reading

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