New York reports biggest ever haul of illegal guns

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 10:43

More than 200 firearms, from .22 caliber pistols to a submachine gun, have been seized in what New York called the biggest seizure of illegal guns in the city`s history.

NYC may go bankrupt just like Detroit, Mayor Bloomberg warns

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 18:15

Bloomberg said that like Detroit, New York City was once one of the manufacturing centers in the United States, however, as large-scale manufacturing companies slowly moved out of large cities across the country, New York began to diversify its industries rather than depending on a single one.

Texas actress arrested in ricin case: Reports

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 08:35

A woman who told FBI agents her husband had sent ricin-tainted letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been arrested.

FBI intercepts ricin-laced letter sent to Obama

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 07:48

A letter laced with poisonous substance ricin, sent to US President Barack Obama, has been intercepted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Poison found in two letters sent to NY mayor

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 13:51

Two threatening letters sent last week to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg contained the poison ricin, the city`s police department announced Wednesday.

Military-style drones to fly over New York City: Bloomberg

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 16:51

Not many New Yorkers have bought into New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg`s idea that military-style drones will soon be patrolling the skies above the city.

NYC mayor announces USD 12 mn gun control ad campaign

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 11:54

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced a new USD 12 million television ad campaign that will push senators in key states to back gun control efforts, including comprehensive background checks.

Military-type drones with face recognition soon in NYC

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 12:57

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has said that military-style drones will soon be patrolling the skies above the city.

New York population reaches record 8.3 mn

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 11:55

The population of New York City last year reached a record 8.3 million after, for the first time in more than six decades, the number of people moving into the Big Apple exceeded the number who left.

Big Apple in the midst of a soda war

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 15:06

The Big Apple is in the midst of a soda war with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg determined to fight back a State Supreme Court decision overturning his large soda ban.