Mayor Bloomberg Announces Record 20,000 Job Placements in 2009
Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Lieber and Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Walsh today announced the City has placed New Yorkers in 20,000 jobs since the beginning of this year, up 42 percent from this time last year. After achieving a record high of more than 17,000 job placements in 2008, Mayor Bloomberg set the goal of 20,000 job placements in his 2009 State of the City speech.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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Citywide Campaign on Dangers of Illegal Conversions
On Monday, November 15, the Department of Buildings (DOB) teamed up with the FDNY to launch a Citywide campaign to educate New Yorkers about the dangers of illegal conversions and how to stay safe. Over the next three weeks, inspectors and volunteers will distribute 50,000 flyers in all five boroughs.
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Neighborhoods Count
The Department of City Planning has completed 100 area-wide rezonings covering one-fifth of the City and over 8,400 blocks. These rezonings are a "smart growth" blueprint which will shape the city for decades to come by channeling growth to transit-rich areas while protecting the scale of low-density neighborhoods.
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Mayor Bloomberg Launches Flu Fighters Initiative to Bolster Flu Prevention Efforts This Season
Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Gibbs, Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Dr. Farley and the City's Chief Service Officer Billings-Burford launched Flu Fighters, an NYC Service initiative to help combat the spread of influenza this season.
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This Weekend in New York City
There are lots of events to enjoy this weekend in NYC, including the Lehman Big Band in the Bronx, the Healthy Hike in Queens, the Fall Flat 5-K Trail Run on Staten Island, and The 3 Bears Holiday Bash in Manhattan.
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PlaNYC: A Greener, Greater New York
PlaNYC is designed to achieve the City's sustainability goals while building a greener, greater New York. The PlaNYC Web site now includes details of the City's greenhouse gas inventory, which sets the benchmark from which the City's 30 percent reduction target is based.
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NYC Health Insurance Link
Use the NYC Health Insurance Link online tool to find health insurance that meets both your needs and your budget.
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NYC Business Express
NYC Business Express provides customized information about licenses, permits, government requirements, and resources to start your business. You can now use NYC Business Express to apply online for 21 Department of Consumer Affairs licenses.
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