Mayor Bloomberg's Weekly Address

“…Good morning mr. mayor Mike Bloomberg. . The winter months of full of holidays and celebrations but they also bring up something that's decidedly less joyful I'm talking about …”

“…puddles at all five borrows. Over the last six weeks the city's Department of Transportation has spilled more than 20000 potholes. Bringing her six month repaired total to more than 80000. Throughout the cold -- months. There …”

“…also have an impact on our -- In 2008. We saw the life expectancy of the average New Yorker rise by another four months to nearly eighty years of age. That's -- six months about the life expectancy of the average American. Over the last year. The city has also seen declines in seven of the ten leading causes of preventable deaths. We gonna keep building on that progress this year helping even more New Yorkers to quit smoking to get screened for cancer. And to make regular visits to them doctors. In 2008. We've made great strides in another area …”

“…Good morning that is -- Mike Bloomberg. . Perhaps Wednesday more than -- billion revelers jammed times square to ring in the new year it was a reminder that. No …”

“…crime ridden areas. We're gonna continue operation impact in 2009. Because every New Yorker has the right to live in a safe neighborhood. Even with more than 3000 if you offices in their ranks NYPD is continue to drive crime data each of the last seven years and most impressively they've done all that while keeping our cities safe from terror. We know that New York is still powerful symbol of the freedom and diversity that are enemies find so threatening that's why we keep strengthening our counterterrorism efforts with programs such as -- lower Manhattan security initiative which is bring in the latest surveillance and detection technology. To the areas south of canal street. As close at 2008. We have a lot to be proud of particularly when it comes to fighting crime. This holiday season out of -- groups say a prayer of thanks for the men and women of the NYPD. The take such incredible risks on behalf you know made New York the safest big city in the nation the demand Mike Bloomberg. . Thanks for listing and happy holidays. …”

“…Good morning this -- Mike Bloomberg. . This is a very special time of the year and I hope -- only are preserved during weekend filled with good friends …”

“…and pollution. Everyone else. For those reasons the city's representatives from the MTA board objected strenuously to this in equitable fare increase for writing express buses. Am I getting it taken off the table we chalked one up from both even handedness. And common sense. Now we all recognize that like every other government agency the MTA is being hammered by the continuing economic downturn. It's proposed budget for 2009 includes both significant cuts in transit service. And also an overall increase of 23%. Of what it takes in from fares and tolls. All of which could go into effect. Next spring. I believe that going ahead with the plan will be a big mistake. Instead -- as they can help balance the MTA's operating budget without resorting to these draconian steps. And also create a funding stream that -- lobby and he would keep the existing system in good repair. While expanding transit service for our growing city. That's essential if we're going to avoid the kind of near collapse of transit service that New Yorkers suffered during the 1970s. It's state leaders to act promptly analyze sleep I'm hoping that the MTA can keep fares and tolls reasonable enough. So that they won't bust family budgets. We've also got to ensure that transit fares are. There especially for New Yorkers -- transportation choices are limited. So we'll keep doing everything we can to make sure that express bus -- the daily commute is with the worst transit options in the city. The last ones to see their costs going up. This is may have Mike Bloomberg thanks for listening. …”

“…Good morning this is mayor Mike Bloomberg transit -- with the fewest options often get hurt the most at times like these when service cuts and fare increases around the horizon. We've done something to prevent that. But taking steps to protect the more than 360000. New Yorkers rely on the express buses operated by the state controlled metropolitan transportation authority otherwise known as the MTA. . When he MCA management because its budget for 2009 last week. It included fare increase for express bus drivers that was out of all proportion to the increases that other transit riders -- Currently a seat on express bus cost five dollars each way and -- management proposed raising that they -- the seven dollars and fifty cents. 850% jump. But for many rightists in Brooklyn queens in the Bronx express buses are their only sensible choice -- getting to Manhattan to work or shop. Express buses serve communities …”

“…tomorrow morning. You can go to the city's web site and -- Diageo the or call 311. To find out what government but city government in particular in partnership with some public spirited private citizens. Will be doing in the week ahead to provide that information free of charge it's one more way we're giving New Yorkers extra help. At a time -- they really -- this is -- Mike Bloomberg. . Socialist thing and congratulations to Shaun Donovan is going off to the secretary -- president elect Obama's cabinet. We can hopefully do from the same country -- job that job he's done with affordable housing in New York City congratulations on. …”

“…Good morning the -- Mike Bloomberg. . Unfortunately the number of New Yorkers facing home foreclosures. -- thankfully not nearly as great as in some part of the parts of the nation. Is summarize. The terms like these city government has a special duty to help New Yorkers in need. Last week we stepped up our efforts to prevent foreclosures and keep people in their homes. To the nonprofit center in New York City neighborhoods and organization we've set up with the City Council -- supporting community housing organizations. They give hard pressed homeowners in all …”

“…Take schools. 85% of those with children enrolled in public schools -- afterschool programs gave satisfactory of April ratings to education. Compared to 75% of respondents overall. But we also discovered clear room for improvement. Including areas such as preventing homelessness and providing -- employment. Public housing and public assistance. Armed with a -- valuable feedback we now a much better idea here what is working and what is. Where to invest our limited resources. . And that will help ensure that even during these tough times for every one. City government is as effective efficient and responsive as possible and that New Yorkers brightest days -- still ahead. This is -- Mike Bloomberg thanks ballistic. …”

“…Good morning this is -- Mike Bloomberg. . These difficult economic times government has a responsibility to work even harder you. An issue with with the daily services it provides …”

“…to come out of them stronger than ever. This is may have Mike Bloomberg. . Thanks a -- have a happy Thanksgiving Sunday. Please remember to keep all of those affected by the terrorist attacks in Mumbai in your thoughts and prayers. …”

“…Good morning this is mail Mike Bloomberg. . The Thanksgiving holiday is winding down the feasting on the family gathering the football. And as a city. We certainly have much to be thankful …”

“…tips. Call 311 or visit us at NYC dot GOV. This is mayor Mike Bloomberg. . Thanks for listening and have a happy Thanksgiving. . …”

“…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. …”

“…fronts. First a city's economic future receive the big boost from the City Council approved -- bold plan to redevelop -- point. A large and insular in the shadow of Shea Stadium that's brimming with potential. That's been held back by decades of views as a dumping ground. Are planned for the area involves …”

“…Good morning the dismay at Mike Bloomberg. . And said the just because we're in the midst of this fiscal crisis doesn't mean we can afford to walk away from …”

“…more than 300 layoffs. From the field and administrative staff of the Department of Education. . That's not anything we want to do but the fact is that by downsizing and department of education's administrative staff. We're largely protecting our children's classrooms from the current round of budget cuts. We'll also save millions of dollars and other ways for example in how we use fuel and maintain the city's 27000. Vehicles. The cost cutting alone -- won't be enough not if we're gonna protect our essential city services. Unfortunately. We've also got to raise revenues. Continuing the property tax cut but I first proposed in the City Council enacted in 2007. Always depended on help your economy that we have now. To now mask in the council move up the expiration date on that 7% tax reduction to January 1 instead of next July 1. We see economic decline continuing to -- into tax revenues this fiscal year and next. We also just can't afford to send out the 400 -- property tax rebates that we've provided to homeowners in years past. And even with all these measures when awards. -- the economy suddenly and dramatically …”

“…Good morning it is -- Mike Bloomberg. . This morning I want to talk about the ongoing financial crisis and what it means for your city government. Because our economy …”