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New York has been, and will continue to be, a magnet for people from all over the world. This is where the arts, business, research and technology converge to create the world's foremost urban economy.

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Michael Bloomberg
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: February 14
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After hard work, the biggest determinant is being in the right place at the right time.
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I do think there are certain times we should infringe on your freedom.
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I think if you look at people, whether in business or government, who haven't had any moral compass, who've just changed to say whatever they thought the popular thing was, in the end they're losers.
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If a hurricane strikes, we can blame the president for not being there we can blame Congress and FEMA we can blame the state governments but in the end, it's the mayors and the local city governments that have to be prepared for emergencies and be prepared to act.
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I have two daughters that are the loves of my life and I want to leave them a better world, a better country, a better state and a better city.
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What you've got to do is be honest. Say what you believe. Give it to them straight. Just don't wuss out.
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