2009 November | NYC Magazine

Rudy For Senate?

Rudy Giuliani and Convicted Felon Bernard Kerik

After never-ending speculation about what former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will do after a downright embarrassing presidential bid in which he spent more than $50 million and got only one delegate in the Republican Primaries, it appears that Rudy Giuliani won’t run for governor and will run for the Senate in 2010.

All news sources have reported that Rudy Giuliani will not run for governor of New York (which means that Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s toughest opponent will not be in the race). Instead, it appears that Rudy will be running for the Senate seat that …continue reading

Daily News: 110 Things To Know About the Bronx Zoo

In honor of the 110th anniversary of the Bronx Zoo earlier this month, the New York Daily News has compiled a list of 110 things to know about the Bronx Zoo. Here is a sneak peek at the list:

1. The Bronx Zoo opened to visitors on November 8th, 1899.

2. On opening day, the zoo featured 843 animals in 22 exhibits.

6. More than 236 million guests have visited the zoo since its opening.

7. With 265 acres, the Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States.

13. Approximately 2.15 million guests visit the Bronx Zoo each year.

14. The Bronx Zoo is …continue reading

CUNY Tuition Hikes Killing Students’ Future

After CUNY had already raised students’ tuition fees by $300 this fall, CUNY announced that they are raising the tuition once again this spring, by another $300.

Due to New York City’s struggling economy, the government has decided to take out its frustrations on students and cut $300 million from the public education budget, and force students to make up for that money themselves. Both CUNY and SUNY have already canceled courses, increased class sizes, imposed hiring freezes and cut maintenance needs.

“We’re tired of seeing funding for CUNY sacrificed for short-term budget savings,” said NYPIRG Vice Chairperson, Brooklyn College Junior Patrick Krus. …continue reading

Giuliani Decided Not to Run for Governor

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani has decided not to run for governor next year, after months of contemplating a candidacy.

Giuliani would have been the strongest potential candidate, and would have a real shot of winning, so this news comes as a blow to the republican party, and a breathe of relief for the democrats of New York City.

The reasons are not clear as to Giuliani opted out of next year’s gubernatorial race, but some think that he may not have wanted to face Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, who is doing surprisingly well in the polls. Although they …continue reading

Subway Countdown Clocks Are Coming...Eventually

Not long ago the city began a project to install countdown clocks on many of the city’s subway stations to help travelers. As one can imagine, the project has quickly become late and over budget.

According to the New York Times, the MTA plans to spend $200 million to install countdown clocks in all “numbered train line stations.” The project will be done on top of the original plan to just put countdown clocks along the 7 line, a project that is three-years late and more than $30 million over budget according to the New York Times.

Interestingly, the L train has had …continue reading

NYC Magazine

Rudy For Senate?

Daily News: 110 Things To Know About the Bronx Zoo

CUNY Tuition Hikes Killing Students’ Future

Giuliani Decided Not to Run for Governor

Subway Countdown Clocks Are Coming...Eventually

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