New York City
At 1776 Feet the WTC Freedom Tower marks the values of freedom
Freedom is United States’ most enviable resource. It has attracted hundreds of millions of people since the days of Independence in July 1976. Memorial Day, celebrated at the end of May, observes those that died to preserve the preciousness of liberty and freedom over the years. Originally called Decoration Day, marking the decoration of the graves after the civil war, Memorial Day is a national holiday to remember those that supported the rights to live with freedoms of opportunity.
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NYC Mayor Seeks to Regulate Headphone Use
Are you suffering from hearing loss? Do you think headphone use is responsible? According to survey results by the National Institute of Health (NIH), hearing loss is on the increase by as much as 30-percent among younger ages. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks regulation of headphones to reduce Sound Pressure Level (SPL) specification ratings and is starting a social media project to get the message out. What do you have to say about this?
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Mayor Ed Koch — Long May He Reign
Not since New York City mayor Fiorello LaGuardia had there been a mayor like Ed Koch. When you think of New York City, three-term Mayor Ed Koch comes to mind. His name and memories live with many New Yorkers. In recent years, Ed Koch was an active media spokesman and was always consulted regarding New York City affairs by other media professionals.
As Mayor, Koch was known for his phrase, “How am I doing?”
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