Conservative MPs call for Labour’s candidate for London mayor, Ken Livingstone, to apologise for saying their party is “riddled” with homosexuals.

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Livingstone in ‘gay Tories’ row

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, not ordinarily a fiction reader, made an exception for “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.”

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Bloomberg, No Fan of Fiction, Finds ‘Tinker, Tailor’ an Exception

Why wasn’t D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray at the State of the Union address Tuesday night? Awww, did no one invite him? Nope — Gray blew it off to attend party for his girlfriend, Linda Mercado Greene , who celebrated her birthday that night. Read full article > >

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Mayor Vincent Gray skipped State of the Union to attend girlfriend’s birthday party

Why wasn’t D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray at the State of the Union address Tuesday night? Awww, did no one invite him? Nope — Gray blew it off to attend party for his girlfriend, Linda Mercado Greene , who celebrated her birthday that night. Read full article > >

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Mayor Vincent Gray skipped State of the Union to attend girlfriend’s birthday party

The mayor of a working-class city roiled by allegations of police discrimination against Hispanics faced scathing criticism Wednesday from officials including the governor for saying he “might have tacos” as a way to do something for the community.

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Conn. Mayor Blasted for ‘Taco’ Quip About Latinos

In his State of the City address, the mayor hit a nerve by proposing a merit-pay system for teachers and not shying away from other controversial education topics.

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Bloomberg, in State of the City Address, Focuses on Education

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will join thousands in taking an online computer coding course.

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New York mayor learning to code

As a Michigan panel considers whether a state-appointed emergency manager should take over Detroit’s debt-laden budget, some residents and prominent leaders are arguing that the move would disenfranchise black voters. “How come all of the jurisdictions put under emergency management are majority African American? Has anybody noticed that?” asked Rep. John Conyers (D), who has represented Detroit for 47 years. “There seems to be a racial aspect, a racial component of the application of this law.” Read full article > >

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Possibility of emergency manager in Detroit prompts civil rights concerns

Charity workers, the country’s first black female mayor and famous names from sport are among people from England named in the New Year Honours.

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Stars and local heroes honoured

A number of Islamic leaders in New York City boycott Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s annual interfaith breakfast, in protest at reports of spying on Muslims.

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Muslims boycott NY mayor’s event

NEW YORK — Work on a planned museum at the World Trade Center has ground to a halt because of a financial dispute, and there is now no possibility it will open on time next year, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday. The underground museum commemorating victims of the 9/11 attacks was scheduled to open in September on the 11th anniversary of the disaster, a year after the opening of a memorial at the site that has already drawn 1 million visitors. Read full article > >

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NYC mayor says money dispute will keep 9/11 museum from opening on time

Mayor Michael Pavia of Stamford, Conn., said foul play had been ruled out in the blaze that killed three children and their grandparents on Sunday.

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Foul Play Ruled Out in Fire That Killed 5 in Connecticut, Mayor Says

Edgar Kendricks, a former leader of the house band at the Apollo Theater, is the unofficial mayor of his church-laden neighborhood, a virtuoso of piano and organ.

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Character Study: Edgar Kendricks Is Maestro of Gospel Music in Harlem

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg share many political positions, but they are very frustrated with each other, those who know them say.

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For Cuomo and Bloomberg, the Friction Doesn’t Let Up

. “Optimism is an essential ingredient of innovation. How else can the individual welcome change over security, adventure over staying in safe places?” Read full article > >

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