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" Good morning this is -- Mike Bloomberg. Today I'd like to talk about something that hits close to home for many New Yorkers the cost of home heating oil. More than a million buildings and residences in our city are heated by oil every winter. And as the weather gets colder and demand increases the price generally does as well. In these tough economic times we're committed to helping families stretch their dollars further. And even the city government doesn't have any control over the price of oil we can make sure that consumers are getting every drop they paid for and then that's exactly what we're doing. The steps we're taking don't cross the city much but they will save you some money. The city's department of consumer affairs currently oversees a team of inspectors to annually check every one of the more than 1000 trucks that deliver home heating oil. As part of these inspections the city make sure that the meters on the trucks accurately register how much oil that dispensing. Sometimes when the equipment on the truck is faulty or has been pampered west. Too much air flows through the media and when that happens the -- is registered as fuel and you get charged port that shouldn't be. To help heating oil customers receive the full value they're paying for. Last year the department of consumer affairs raised its meat during standards to more accurately reflect. The amount of oil that has delivered to each home. If we find a truck that does not meet the new standard we take it off the road until it does this year we've suspended the 64 trucks. More and more truck operators are complying with the new standards because they would rather upgrade her equipment that risk failing inspections and losing business. 80% of the trucks checked by consumer affairs passed their inspections this year that's up from only 73%. The past last year. So when -- heating oil truck pulls up to your home. Be sure -- look publicity sticker on the outside that signifies the equipment on the inside has been inspected it passed and field. If you don't see a sector the sticker we see one that is more than a year old contact the department of consumer affairs by calling 311. We're looking out for New Yorkers but they're also a number steps you can take to protect yourself and save some money along the way. First always use a reputable supplier. You can check her retailer's history by calling 311 and connect into the department of consumer affairs second. Make sure you get a written contract and make sure of the sales person signs that third checked for any hidden -- before you sign a contract. And consider how firmly your agreement locks you in if the price of heating oil changes. If you don't like what you -- don't be afraid to renegotiate or look for another distributor. Fourth and finally to walk through your home. Q what -- areas can repair any broken windows. Our administration is committed to doing everything possible to help New Yorkers get through these tough times. Come by taking these kind of practical steps will prove pulled through stronger than ever for more energy saving tips. Call 311 or visit us at NYC dot GOV. This is mayor Mike Bloomberg. Thanks for listening and have a happy Thanksgiving. "
Audio|Mon, 8 Mar 2010|More from Mayor Bloomberg's Weekly Address
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“…Good morning the mayor Mike Bloomberg. . Albany has been in the news a lot in recent days for distressing reasons in the process key issues of -- state …”
Audio|Sun, 7 Mar 2010|More from Mayor Bloomberg's Weekly Address
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“…soda would raise nearly one. Billion dollars allowing us to keep community health services open and teachers in the classroom. And the same time it would help us fighting major problem plaguing our children obesity. Over the past eight years New York City is becoming recognized leader in improving public health because we'd focus on solutions that work we do things smoking. Discouraging use -- transplants. Requiring Campbell Carol re labeling in restaurants and working with food companies to reduce the amount of sodium in their products. I -- intake from drinking sodas and other sweetened drinks is another growing health problem. . I think about this and listen carefully lots of people put a teaspoon to sugar in their coffee. But twelve -- campus …”
“…public hospitals our suburban and rural neighbors are also looking at severe public health cuts. Big teacher last. Big new property tax bills but a penny per ounce tax on sugary drinks would help avoid such …”
Audio|Tue, 2 Mar 2010|More from Mayor Bloomberg's Weekly Address
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“…Good morning this -- mayor Mike Bloomberg. . With the economy still stalling and tax revenues still falling many cities are cutting back on affordable housing. . Just when people need such housing badly. But not New York. I'll administration's affordable housing planets called the new housing market place. . A lot range target has been -- on the creation or preservation of affordable housing for half a million New Yorkers like 2014. And after seven years of effort we're right on course to do that. And …”
“…We can pay for these new initiatives. And still continue to provide affordable housing construction across the city. Because despite the recession you're city's housing finances has stated -- one condition we can fund more. That's thanks to the outstanding work very little known but very important city agencies -- housing development corporation. The best and biggest public finance through affordable housing in the nation today. To meet housing goals by 2014. Will have to pump an additional one billion dollars into our efforts. …”
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