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Putting Football Rivalries Aside, Mayors Unite Against Illegal Guns

Boston Mayor Tom Menino and New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg don't agree on football but they strongly agree that we can keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people while supporting the 2nd Amendment.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Joins MSNBCs Andrea Mitchell to Discuss his Contribution to Planned Parenthood

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell to discuss his personal contribution to Planned Parenthood. February 3, 2012

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims January 26, 2012 "Gossip Girl Day" in NYC

Mayor Bloomberg visited the set of "Gossip Girl", a "Made in NY" television series that films at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City to announce that 2011 broke all records for television production in New York City and to celebrate the show's 100th episode, which will air Monday, January 30th on The CW.

Video: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the 2012 State of the City Address

On his way to the 2012 State of the City Address, Mayor Bloomberg rides a Livery Cab and meets an interesting cast of characters. Watch.

Video: Tucson Survivors Share Their Stories

January 8 marks the one year anniversary of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, that left six dead and 13 injured, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Join Mike Bloomberg and stand with Tucson survivors and families.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Congratulates NYC's 50 Millionth Visitor Since 2006

Mike Bloomberg joined the Today Show to congratulate the Johnson family of Lichfield, England, NYC's honorary 50 millionth visitor.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Unveils Plans For NYC's New Applied Sciences Campus

Mike Bloomberg and Cornell University President David J. Skorton joined MSNBC's Morning Joe team to discuss plans for the new Cornell/Technion science and engineering campus.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Discusses How Immigration Reform Can Create Jobs on the O'Reilly Factor

Mike Bloomberg joins Fox News' Bill O'Reilly to discuss how immigration reform is essential to creating jobs for the American economy.

Video: Online Gun Sellers Agree to Make Illegal Sales

It is far too easy for minors, criminals and dangerous people to buy guns online. See for yourself in this undercover investigation.

Video: NYC Spotlights Illegal Gun Sales Online

ABC's World News with Diane Sawyer reports on the NYC investigation revealing just how easy it is to buy a gun online, and how many sellers ignore federal law.

Video: Bloomberg Philanthropies and SeatGeek: A Partnership to Unlock NYC's Undiscovered Arts

SeatGeek, a New York based tech start up and leading ticket search engine, is partnering with Bloomberg Philanthropies to make the unique New York cultural arts experience discoverable in a new, dynamic way.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Joins the Opening of Facebook's New Engineering Office in NYC

Facebook's new engineering office is a significant step towards making NYC the world's #1 technology hub. "I strongly encourage all tech companies to do what Facebook is doing now," said Mike Bloomberg at the new office opening with Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg. "Make New York City a hub of your engineering operations. You'll find that this is the best place to recruit and retain the world's top talent."

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses How to Achieve Success

In part 3 of his interview with TechCrunch's Chris Dixon, Mayor Bloomberg shares his insights on becoming successful in any career path.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses NYC's Plan to Attract the Best and the Brightest

In the second part of his interview with TechCrunch's Chris Dixon, Mike Bloomberg discusses how NYC attracts the world's best and brightest, and the urgent need to reform America's immigration policies.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Discusses How He Got Started As a Tech Entrepreneur

Mayor Bloomberg sat down with Founder Stories host Chris Dixon to share how hard work, persistence and offering up a cup of coffee allowed him to become a successful tech entrepreneur. In part 2, Mike discusses New York's plans to attract the world's best and brightest and in part 3, he explains why NYC is the best place to start a business.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Joins MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports to Discuss the Super Committee Failure

On MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell reports, Mayor Bloomberg says both sides of the aisle and both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue are to blame for the Super Committee's failure to reach an agreement.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses How Super Committee Failure Hinders Job Creation on CNN's John King USA

Mayor Bloomberg joined CNN's John King USA to discuss how the Super Committee's failure is a result of the ongoing partisanship in Washington.

Video: Accelerating the Worldwide Movement to Reduce Tobacco Use

If left unchecked, tobacco use will kill one billion people this century. Bloomberg Philanthropies is working to promote proven tobacco control policies around the world and help stop this global epidemic.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Joins MSNBC's Morning Joe to Discuss Reducing the Deficit and Spurring Economic Growth

Mike Bloomberg joined MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss specific steps for reducing the federal deficit, including adopting the cuts proposed by Simpson Bowles and allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire for all tax brackets.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Takes Fix Gun Checks to Washington

Join Mayor Bloomberg and more than 600 U.S. Mayors by signing the petition to Fix Gun Checks. Sign the petition by November 14, 2011 and Mayor Bloomberg will deliver your signature to Congress.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Outlines Actions to Balance the Federal Budget and Spur Economic Growth

Mayor Bloomberg outlines actions to balance the federal budget and spur economic growth at a forum co hosted by the Center for American Progress and the American Action Forum.

Video: On Veterans Day, Say Thank You

Mike Bloomberg talks about why it's important to celebrate Veterans Day. This public service announcement is part of the History Channel's Thank a Veteran Campaign. On 11/11/11, honor our veterans by saying "Thank You."

Video: Mike Bloomberg's Remarks at the 2011 Opportunity Nation Summit

At the 2011 Opportunity Nation Summit on November 4, Mike Bloomberg spoke on how NYC's efforts to restore the promise of opportunity for all through innovation can be an example for America.

ABC News Video: Immigrant Creates U.S. Jobs, Gets Boot Over Visa

ABC World News with Diane Sawyer tells the story of Amit Aharoni, an Israeli national and a graduate of Stanford Business School, secured $1.65 million in venture capital funding with two cofounders to launch CruiseWise.com, an online cruise booking company. Despite the fact that his company is one of the "20 Hot Silicon Valley Startups You Need to Watch," and employs Americans, on Oct. 4, Aharoni received a letter from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services denying his request for a visa and notifying him that he needed to leave the country immediately.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Gives Conan O'Brien the "NYC Citizenship Test"

Mike Bloomberg joined Conan's NYC Week to test Conan's NYC knowledge.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Joins Opening of Yelp's East Coast Headquarters in NYC

Like other tech companies recently expanding to NYC, Yelp will create new jobs for the city's fast growing technology sector. "Yelp's new office is the latest proof that New York gets five stars as a home of growing and innovative tech companies," said Mayor Bloomberg at the Yelp office opening. "But we're working hard to create jobs not only in the tech sector, but also among the small businesses - from restaurants to hardware stores to auto shops - that Yelp users review."

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Celebrates First Annual Food Day

To celebrate NYC's First Annual Food Day, Mayor Bloomberg joined the first ever City sponsored food manufacturer business expo and networking event, where more than 100 New York City based immigrant food manufacturing businesses connected with brokers, buyers and wholesalers from the food industry.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Gives Israeli PM Netanyahu a US Flag Flown in a Call for Gilad Shalit's Release

During a visit to Israel on October 23, 2011 Mayor Bloomberg gave Prime Minister Netanyahu a US flag that was flown in Washington in honor of Gilad Shalit's release. The flag was taken down last week; Mayor Bloomberg presented it to Prime Minister Netanyahu as a token of appreciation.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at TechStars' Demo Day NYC

Mayor Bloomberg joined TechStars' Demo Day NYC to thank and encourage the entrepreneurs driving innovation and growth in New York's technology sector. "The day is coming when people will not remember that NYC wasn't always the #1 tech hub in the world," said Mayor Bloomberg.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at NY Tech Meetup

Mayor Bloomberg joined the NY Tech Meet Up to launch the third NYC Big Apps competition, immigration seminars for startup companies, and a new mayor's council on technology. "Technology is going to define the 21st century economy, and I want to make sure those jobs are created in New York City," said Mayor Bloomberg. "When I started my technology business, there was no better place to be than the Big Apple. The BigApps competition is just one of the ways we're making sure that's still true for today's entrepreneurs and for the visionaries of the future."

Video: Bloomberg Philanthropies Works with Cities to Solve their Toughest Challenges

In July 2011, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $24 million initiative to fund Innovation Delivery Teams that will help mayors effectively design and implement solutions to pressing challenges in their cities. The three year initiative will fund teams in five cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Louisville, Memphis, and New Orleans. This video provides an up close look at the program, the cities, and their Mayors.

Video: Mayor @MikeBloomberg joins @Jack to Open @Twitter East Coast Headquarters in #NYC

Mayor Bloomberg joined Twitter co founder and chairman Jack Dorsey to open Twitter's new East Coast headquarters in New York City on October 6, 2011. "NYC is proud to welcome Twitter to New York City's growing technology sector," Mayor Bloomberg said. "New York City has always been a place where big ideas are born, and we are working to ensure it's the place where the next great tech success story is written."

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Delivers Keynote Address at the Immigration and Competitiveness Conference

Mayor Bloomberg delivers the keynote address at the Immigration and Competitiveness Conference sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Partnership for a New American Economy.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses Immigration on CNN's John King U.S.A.

Mayor Bloomberg joins CNN's John King U.S.A. to discuss how immigration reform is crucial to helping the American economy.

Video: Mike Bloomberg talks Jobs, Education and the Economy on Meet The Press

Mike Bloomberg joined David Gregory to talk about education, jobs, and the economy on Meet The Press.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at United Nations on Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

The increase in cardiovascular disease, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases has, as the World Health Organization warns, reached epidemic levels. Unless we head off this epidemic now, each year tens of millions of people across the globe, especially in low and medium income nations, will be subjected to crippling pain and disability caused by cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Video: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Mayor Bloomberg has a proclamation for Larry David

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, as himself, on the season finale of the HBO Comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Video courtesy of HBO.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at the 9/11 Ten Year Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

On Sunday, Mayor Bloomberg spoke at the 9/11 commemoration ceremony held at the newly opened National September 11 Memorial. Mayor Bloomberg and others commemorated the event with a reading of the names of those lost on 9/11, which are inscribed around the memorial's twin reflecting pools.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses 9/11 on Face The Nation

Major Bloomberg joins Bob Schieffer on Face The Nation to discuss how New York has changed since 9/11, the opening of the September 11 Memorial, and other topics.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses Security Threats and the Upcoming 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on CBS' The Early Show

Mayor Bloomberg joined CBS' Chris Wragge on The Early Show to discuss recent news of security threats and the significance of the upcoming 9/11 memorial opening.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses the Rebirth of Lower Manhattan Since 9/11 on NBC's Today Show

Mayor Bloomberg joins Matt Lauer on NBC's Today Show to discuss the rebirth of Lower Manhattan since 9/11.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Delivers Major Address on the Rebirth of Lower Manhattan Since 9/11

Since September 11, 2001, the number of people living in Lower Manhattan has nearly doubled. In fact, Lower Manhattan has added more people over the past ten years than Atlanta, Dallas, and Philadelphia combined. In 2001, no one would have believed that could happen.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Thanks NY's Bravest for Hurricane Irene Rescue on Staten Island

Mayor Bloomberg thanks the New York firefighters who rescued 61 adults and three babies in the Bulls Head area of Staten Island after the lake in Willowbrook Park overflowed.

Video: Update on #Irene 8/28/11 1:15 pm

Mayor Bloomberg updates New Yorkers on Hurricane Irene at One Police Plaza, Manhattan Sunday August 28, 2011 1:15 pm.

Video: Update on #Irene 8/27/11 10:30 pm

Mayor Bloomberg Update New Yorkers on Hurricane Irene. OEM Headquaters, Brooklyn New York. 8 27 11, 1030pm. For up to minute info follow @nycmayorsoffice or@notifynyc on twitter.

Video: Update on #Irene 8/27/11 3:30 pm

Mayor Bloomberg Briefs New Yorkers on Hurricane Irene from NYPD 60th Precinct in Coney Island. OEM Headquaters, Brooklyn, NY. 3:30 pm August 27, 2011.

Video: Update on #Irene 8/27/11 9:30 am

Video of Mayor Bloomberg at a press conference updating New Yorkers on the City's preparations for Hurricane Irene: August 27, 2011 9:30 am.

Video: Update on City Preparations for #Irene and Steps NYers Should Take Now to Prepare

Video of Mayor Bloomberg at a press conference updating New Yorkers on the City's preparations for Hurricane Irene: August 26, 2011 1:30 pm.

Mayor Bloomberg Discusses NYC's Thriving Entertainment Industry on the Set of Pan Am

Mayor Bloomberg stopped by the set of ABC's new upcoming show Pan Am to discuss how the City's thriving entertainment industry is helping to create thousands of jobs for New Yorkers. The show is one of a record 23 primetime TV series shooting in NYC this season.

Mayor Bloomberg Discusses Jobs and the Economy on CBS' The Early Show

Mayor Bloomberg joined Chris Wragge and Erica Hill on CBS' The Early Show to discuss how New York City is supporting entrepreneurs who create jobs and to offer his thoughts on the U.S. and global economy.

Mayor Bloomberg Discusses the U.S. Economy on ABC's Good Morning America

Mayor Bloomberg discusses America's recent S&P downgrade and the upcoming 2012 presidential election with George Stephanopoulos on ABC's Good Morning America.

Mayor Bloomberg and Ed Rendell Discuss Building America's Future Infrastructure Report on MSNBC's Morning Joe

Mayor Bloomberg and former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell discuss a new report on infrastructure from the Building America's Future Educational Fund. Bloomberg and Rendell serve as co chairs of the group, which is a bipartisan coalition of elected officials dedicated to bringing about a new era of U.S. investment in infrastructure that enhances the nation's prosperity and quality of life.

On the PBS NewsHour, Mayor Bloomberg Discusses New York City's New Initiative to Help Young Black and Latino Men

Mayor Bloomberg announced a $127 million, three year plan to coordinate city agencies and efforts with a goal of reducing disparities between young black and Latino men and the rest of the population. Jeffrey Brown discusses the new program with Bloomberg, who will contribute $30 million of his own money.

Mayor Bloomberg Presides Over Same Sex Marriage of City Hall Aides

On the first day that same sex weddings became legal in New York and couples began exchanging wedding vows across the state, Mayor Bloomberg presided over the wedding of two of his top aides, John Feinblatt and Jonathan Mintz.

On ABC's "This Week" Mike Bloomberg Discusses Marriage Equality, Debt Limit

On July 24, Mike Bloomberg joined ABC News' Christiane Amanpour to talk about New York's historic day for marriage equality and the ongoing challenges facing the country.

CBS Early Show Video: Bloomberg to preside at wedding of City Hall aides

I've always thought America's great strengths include the fact that we treat everybody equally and we that don't impose our religion on anybody else. And, in this case, everybody should have the right to get married, and every religion should have the right to decide what's appropriate within their religion. Video from the CBS Early Show, 7/23/11.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Announces Major Commitment to Clean Energy #BeyondCoal

On July 21, NYC Mayor Mike Blooomberg announced a commitment of $50 million over four years to fuel the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign, a major effort to clean the air and accelerate the transition to cleaner, cost effective energy sources. The campaign aims to retire one third of the nation's aging coal fleet by 2020.

Mayor Bloomberg Announces Request for Proposals for Applied Sciences NYC

Mayor Bloomberg delivers the keynote address at Crain's New York Business Conference on the City's initiative to persuade a top tier university to build or expand an engineering and applied sciences campus in New York City.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses the National Debt Limit

If America, for the first time in its history, defaults on its obligations, it would have a catastrophic effect on our financial system - and on our credibility around the world.

Mayor Bloomberg Joins CNN's American Morning to Discuss Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Terrorists

On CNN's American Morning, Mayor Bloomberg discussed closing the gun show loophole to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses Gun Law Loopholes on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

In a Last Word exclusive, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins Lawrence to discuss how the government can stop terrorists from buying weapons at gun shows.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Urges State Senate to Pass Marriage Equality Bill

In a speech today in Albany, Mayor Bloomberg urged New York State senators to support marriage for same sex couples.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Discusses the Urgent Need for Immigration Reform

In a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations, Mayor Mike Bloomberg highlighted the essential role of immigrants in America's economic growth and addressed the urgent need for Washington to put aside partisan politics and immediately pass immigration reforms needed to create jobs and fuel economic growth.

Video: The 2011 Made in NY Awards

On June 6th, 2011, Mayor Mike Bloomberg and the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment honored six individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the city's media and entertainment industries. Those honorees included Matt Damon, Foursquare, John Leguizamo, Stacy Spikes, Smuggler and Lauren Zalaznick. This year, the Mayor also presented the first ever lifetime achievement award to the late director Sidney Lumet.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg's Opening Remarks at the C40 Cities Mayors Summit

Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Chair of the C40, delivers the opening speech during the C40 Cities Mayors Summit, Sao Paulo Brazil, June 1, 2011. When it comes to climate change, Mayor Bloomberg told the summit, "as the officials most directly responsible, and accountable, for the well being of more than one quarter billion people worldwide, we know that we have no choice but to act."

Video: Mike Bloomberg Calls on NY State to Legalize Same-Sex Marrige

This is our time to stand up for equality. This is our time to conquer the next frontier of freedom. This is our time to be as bold and brave as the pioneers who came before us. And this is our time to lead the American journey forward. (May 26, 2011 at Cooper Union).

Video: Mike Bloomberg Discusses Small Business on MSNBCs Morning Joe

Mayor Mike Bloomberg joined the crew of MSNBC's Morning Joe on Thrusday May 26, 2011 to discuss how small businesses are creating job opportunities for women. Watch.

The Whitney Returns to its Downtown Roots with an Avant-Garde Groundbreaking

The most groundbreaking groundbreaking you have ever seen. Mayor Bloomberg and officials break ground on a new home for Whitney Museum of American Art at the High Line in Manhattan. The Renzo Piano designed museum will be the cultural anchor for the High Line and provide a new world class destination in the thriving Meatpacking District.

Mayor Bloomberg Delivers Remarks at the George Washington University 2011 Commencement

Mike Bloomberg was honored to be the commencement speaker for the class of 2011 graduates of the George Washington University in Washington DC on May 15, 2011.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Joins President Obama at the World Trade Center Site to Honor the Victims of 9/11

Mayor Bloomberg Joins President Obama at the World Trade Center Site to Honor the Victims of 9/11. Watch.

Video: 12 members of NYC Arts Community speak the words of Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei

"Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one." Ai Weiwei. Ai Wei Wei believes that art should be for everyone and we couldn't agree more. Come visit his latest work Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads. It will be on display in the Pulitzer Fountain, near the Plaza Hotel at the southeast corner of Central Park, through July 15th, 2011.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Discusses NYC's Reaction to Bin Laden's Death on the Today Show

Mike Bloomberg joined Matt Lauer on NBC's Today Show May 4th to talk about New York City's reaction to the death of Osama bin Laden, and the future of the World Trade Center site.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Discusses Preparations for Obama's Visit to Ground Zero on CBS's Early Show

Mike Bloomberg appeared on CBS's Early Show on May 4th to discuss the death of Osama bin Laden and the preparations for President Obama's visit to Ground Zero later this week.

Video - Mayor Bloomberg: Bin Laden is Dead & NYC's Spirit Has Never Been Stronger

Video of Mayor Bloomberg's remarks on the death of Osama bin Laden at a press conference at the World Trade Center site, May 2, 2011.

Video: Mike Bloomberg on NBC's Meet The Press, May 1, 2011

Mike Bloomberg joined Meet The Press with David Gregory to talk about jobs, immigration, and the need for bipartisan, long term, comprehensive deficit plans that include both entitlement reforms and increased revenue. May 1, 2011.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Welcomes the Cast of Glee to NYC

New York City is open to everyone: Greeks, Geeks, Gleeks we love 'em all! Watch...

Video: Mike Bloomberg Talks with Tavis Smiley

PBS's Tavis Smiley is taking his PBS show on the road. In the first of this week's shows from New York on April 25th, Tavis talks with Mayor Michael Bloomberg about the challenges his city faces, including education, the economy and immigration.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Discusses Immigration & The Economy on Fox News Sunday

Mike Bloomberg joined Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace on April 24. The discussion focused on Immigration and the Economy. Watch.

Video: President Clinton and Mayor Bloomberg Announce New Partnership to Combat Climate Change

During a summit at Gracie Mansion in which Mayor Bloomberg and President Clinton announced a merger between the C40 Climate Group and the Clinton Climate Initiative. Mayor Bloomberg also released the latest data from a study measuring air quality around the city.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg talks with George Stephanopoulos on Mayors Against Illegal Guns & FixGunChecks.org Truck

Mike Bloomberg talks with George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America. Every day, 34 Americans are murdered with guns and most of them are purchased or possessed illegally. It is time for Washington to take action: since the Tucson shooting more than 1,300 people have been killed with guns in the United States and that number continues to grow.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg talks with Andrea Mitchell, Wants Federal Gun Laws Enforced and LIFO Reform

Mike talks with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on federal gun control laws and the dire need to reform the Last In, First Out (LIFO) policy in NYC.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg Talks with Rachel Maddow, Attacks Gun Law Loopholes and Lax Enforcement

Mike talks with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and urges federal fix of loopholes that put guns into criminal's hands.

Video: Undercover Video Shows Illegal Sale at Arizona Gun Show

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the results of a New York City undercover investigation of gun sales at the Crossroads of the West Gun Show in Phoenix, Arizona. The investigation proves on video how easy it is to obtain firearms with high capacity magazines at gun shows, even for those who tell sellers that they probably couldn't pass a background check.

Video: Mike Talks Illegal Guns on MSNBC's Last Word

Mayor Mike Bloomberg joined MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell on January 27, 2011 to talk illegal guns in the wake of the Tucson tragedy. Watch.

CBS Evening News - Mike Bloomberg & MLK III vs. Gun Violence

In wake of the tragedy in Tucson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Martin Luther King III talk to Katie Couric about gun violence in America and how to enforce existing laws.

Video: Progress at Work: 2011 State of the City Address

Mayor Bloomberg outlined his State of the City agenda for 2011 at Staten Island's St. George Theatre. The Mayor spoke about the need to continue breathing new life into the economy, finding savings in the budget, and modernizing City government. In his speech, he pledged to continue and expand those efforts, and not raise taxes, despite pressures on next year's budget that will be greater than ever.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Lends His Voice to the It Gets Better Project

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg lends his voice to the It Gets Better Project with a message for gay teens: We need you. New York has always been the place where anyone can go and be who they are, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual identity. Watch.

Video: Mike Discusses Nonpartisan Redistricting @NoLabelsOrg

At the No Labels meeting today, Mike Bloomberg discussed why New York needs to join California and Florida in making a commitment nonpartisan redistricting. According to a recent report, nonpartisan redistricting will bring to more choice and competition for voters and better governance for all. December 13, 2010.

Video: Mike Bloomberg talks tax cuts, economic growth, bipartisanship on NBC's Meet The Press

Mike Bloomberg joined NBC's David Gregory on Sunday, December 12th to discuss the current state of the economy and the importance of bipartisanship.

Video: Mike Bloomberg talks tax cuts, economic growth, bipartisanship on NBC's Meet The Press (Part 2)

Mike Bloomberg joined NBC's David Gregory on Sunday, December 12th to discuss the current state of the economy and the importance of bipartisanship.

Video: Mike Bloomberg talks tax cuts, economic growth, bipartisanship on NBC's Meet The Press (Part 3)

Mike Bloomberg joined NBC's David Gregory on Sunday, December 12th to discuss the current state of the economy and the importance of bipartisanship.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Talks Job Growth on CNBC

Mike appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box on December 9, 2010 to discuss his ideas for spurring job growth and innovation. Watch.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Discusses Job Creation on the CBS Evening News

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to Katie Couric in an exclusive interview about job creation in the U.S on the CBS Evening News, December 8, 2010.

Video:6 Steps for Spurring Innovation & Job Growth

Video of Mike Bloomberg's speech outlining 6 critical strategies to tackle unemployment, spur job creation, and bring about long term economic growth. Delivered December 8, 2010.

Video: Mayor Bloomberg And Spider-Man Visit Midtown Comic NYC

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg stops by Midtown Comics Downtown with Marvel Editor in Chief Joe Quesada to announce his new Marvel Team Up book, "Spider Man, You're Hired!" And we get an interview with the writer, Warren Simons! (Video from Midtowncomics.com)

Video: Beyond The Midterms with @JoeNBC and Jon Meacham @Kennedy_School (Part 2)

Part 2: Mike Bloomberg joined a panel discussion with MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brezezinski, and Pulitzer prize winning historian Jon Meacham at the Harvard Kennedy School. Watch.

Video: Beyond The Midterms with @JoeNBC and Jon Meacham @Kennedy_School (Part 1)

Mike Bloomberg joined a panel discussion with MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brezezinski, and Pulitzer prize winning historian Jon Meacham at the Harvard Kennedy School. Watch.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Visits Facebook

Mike Bloomberg visited Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto, CA on Friday Oct. 22 to chat with employees and learn more about this innovative and exciting company. His conversation and Q&A with employees was webcast live.

Video: Weak Gun Laws Contribute to Crime in other States

Mike Bloomberg appeared on CNN's American Morning Monday Oct. 18 to discuss the findings of a new report by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, the bi partisan coalition he co chairs. The bottom line: America's cities are paying a severe price for weak state gun laws.

Video: Mike Addresses Tolerance at PFLAG NYC

On Monday October 11, 2010 Mike spoke about tolerance at the 30th Annual Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) New York City. "New York City's greatest strength has always been its diversity and openness," Mike told the group."When any New Yorker is attacked because of who they are or who they love, the fabric that binds us together is torn." Watch.

Video: The Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco

Watch how Mike Bloomberg and the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use are providing the tools, resources and information in order to take on big tobacco.

ABC News: Should the Government Subsidize Sugar Drinks?

ABC World News Tonight reports: Today New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, one of the most powerful players on the national stage, challenged national policy on food stamps, in essence saying What if all this taxpayer money was used to reinforce national health? This segment aired Oct 7, 2010.

Mike Joins Jumpstart Kids Read for The Record on NBC's Today Show

Mayor Bloomberg joined NBC's Today Show on Thursday 10/7 to read to preschoolers as part of Jumpstart Kids Read For The Record. He shares a story of reading as kid and the title of his favorite childhood book. Watch.

Video: Mike on the Late Show with David Letterman

When Mike sat down with David Letterman on the CBS Late Show on Wednesday Sept. 29, he encouraged Dave to join him in the Giving Pledge, a commitment to give away more than half of his wealth to philanthropic causes. Watch.

Video: Mike Discusses Education Reforms on MSNBCs Morning Joe

Mike Bloomberg joined MSNBCs Morning Joe on Wednesday Sept. 29 to discuss the current state of education in America, the successful reforms his administration has implemented in New York City, and the new initiatives he announced this week. Watch.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Discusses Education Reform on The Today Show

Mike Bloomberg sat down with the Today Show's Meredith Vieira on Tuesday September 28, 2010. They discussed Mike's success improving New York City's schools, his push to abolish automatic teacher tenure in favor of performance based evaluations, and the candidates Mike is supporting in the 2010 elections. Watch.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Announces Major Education Reforms at Education Nation Summit

On Monday, September 27, 2010 Mike Bloomberg addressed the NBC Education Nation Summit. He outlined plans to champion innovation, reward excellence in teaching, raise standards in the classroom and implement a rating system for tenure, as well as new partnerships with IBM and Gates Foundation. Watch.

Video: Reducing Global Traffic Deaths: Bloomberg Addresses The 2010 Clinton Global Initiative

Mike spoke about the work his foundation is doing to reduce global traffic deaths at the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York City. In coming years, traffic fatalities are expected to overtake TB, HIV/AIDS and Lung Cancer as a top preventable global killer. In partnership with the World Health Organization, Johns Hopkins, and others, Mike Bloomberg is leading the fight on this important global challenge.

Video: Mike on ABCs Good Morning America, Sept. 8, 2010

Mike Bloomberg appeared on ABC's Good Morning America on September 8, 2010. Mike noted that while he disagrees with a Florida pastor's impending Koran burning rally on the coming anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, calling it "boneheaded and wrong," he believes the First Amendment protects offensive speech too.

Video: Mike Bloomberg on The Daily Show, Aug. 26 2010

Mike Bloomberg joined Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, where they discussed the controversy surrounding the planned mosque and community center in lower Manhattan and the NY State Legislature's sliced bagel tax. August 26, 2010.

Video: Mike Bloomberg's Remarks at the Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Gracie Mansion

The members of our military are men and women at arms, battling for hearts and minds. And their greatest weapon in that fight is the strength of our American values. If we do not practice here at home what we preach abroad, if we do not lead by example, we undermine our soldiers. We undermine our foreign policy objectives. And we undermine our national security, Mayor Bloomberg said on August 24, 2010.

Video: Mike Bloomberg Endorses Joe Sestak for Senate

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses Democrat Joe Sestak for the open U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania. Bloomberg, an independent, backed the two term congressman in Philadelphia on Aug. 17, 2010. Video courtesy of pa2010.com, your destination for Pennsylvania's big 2010 elections.

Video: Mike Bloomberg's Remarks on the Proposed Mosque and Community Center in Lower Manhattan

Video of Mike's remarks on the proposed mosque and community center in lower Manhattan, August 3, 2010.

Bloomberg Greenspan & Rendell discuss the state of the U.S. economy on Meet The Press

Mike joined former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan and Democratic Penn. Gov. Ed Rendell discuss the state of the U.S. economy with David Gregory on NBC's Meet the Press, August 1, 2010.

Mike Discusses the State of NYC's Economy on CNBC

On Thursday July 29th, Mike joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the state of New York City's economy, job creation, immigration reform, and other issues.

On Immigration: "The US needs more immigrants, not fewer."

Mayor Bloomberg sat down with Fox 5 Anchor Dari Alexander about his views on the Arizona Immigration law and the immigration reform initiative he is spearheading.

Mike Announces Final Stages of Tunneling for the No. 7 Subway Extension

On Thursday, Mike joined MTA Chairman and CEO Jay Walder, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and other officials to announce the completion of the tunnel mining for the extension of the Number 7 subway in Midtown West Manhattan. Watch as 1,000 ton tunnel boring machines finish digging the tunnel.

Mike Talks Immigration with CNN's John King

Mayor Bloomberg says immigration reform is crucial to strengthening America's economy.

Mike talks Immigration Reform with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell

After attending President Obama's speech on Immigration today, Mike joined Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC. Mike stressed the need to reform our Nation's immigration policy and the goals of his new Immigration Reform coalition. "There is no question we have to get control our border," Mike said.

Mike Discusses Volunteering & Service on Morning Joe

Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, and Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, NJ, join Morning Joe to discuss the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, which kicks off today in NYC.

Mike to Congress: Close the Terror Gap

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in Washington on May 5th, calling on Congress to close the so called 'terror gap' in the nation's gun laws. He told the Senate hearing that he was pleased with the response to the Times Square car bomb. (Associated Press Video)

Mike Supports the US 2018/2022 World Cup Soccer Bid

Mike added his voice in support of the bid to bring the FIFA World Cup back to the USA in 2018 or 2022. The US Bid was officially submitted on Friday May 14th. Learn more at http://www.gousabid.com/

Mike Launches C'mon LeBron Movement

Mayor Bloomberg recorded this video to kick off the campaign to convince LeBron James to come to the greatest city in the world. Visit http://cmonlebron.com or http://facebook.com/cmonlebron to join the cause.

Mike on MSNBC's Morning Joe - April 19, 2010

Mike joined Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski for a wide ranging discussion about keeping New Yorker's safe from crime and terrorism, the impact of the financial crisis, and the city's recent agreement with the teacher's union to get rid of the controversial "rubber room" disciplinary practices.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg urges you to attend the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service

The annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired through exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized corporate tracks and more. Details here: http://bit.ly/9AhRMU

Mike talks Education Reform with MSNBC's Morning Joe

Mayor Bloomberg joined Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, Newark NJ Mayor Corey Booker, the Rev. Al Sharpton, and others live in Tampa FL on March 25 to talk about how New York City schools are a model for successful education reforms for America. Watch the clip above.

Mike Urges New Yorkers to Participate in 2010 Census

Check out Mike's PSA about the 2010 census.

Gun Show: Undercover

The City of New York launched an undercover investigation to expose how a dangerous loophole in the law allows criminals to get guns. Watch.

Mike Discusses Immigration with Charlie Rose

Mike and Charlie Rose have a frank conversation about immigration: its great benefits to our country and the clear need for a rational national discussion around this important issue.

Mike Bloomberg on Wind Power

Mayor Michael Bloomberg visits the world's largest offshore wind farm for now off the coast of Denmark.

Mayor Bloomberg Announces the Results of Undercover Investigation into Illegal Sales of Firearms at Gun Shows

Mayor Bloomberg Announces the Results of Undercover Investigation into Illegal Sales of Firearms at Gun Shows. October 7, 2009.