New York's mayor says he wants to stay at his big-city post. But his billions and no-nonsense style make him a viable West Wing contender. Yet after endless speculation, Bloomberg said he is "not — and will not be — a candidate for president."http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorMon, 06 Oct 2008 13:45:50 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/39243/nycs-elites-want-more-of-the-mayor.html?refid=rss_all_defaultNew York’s opinion leaders are presenting a united front in favor of suspending term limits so Michael Bloomberg can serve a third term as mayor, David Carr writes for the New York Times . With the city facing job loss and financial crisis, everyone likes Mike, at least for another 4 years. That includes the city's newspapers, whether opposed to (the Times ) or supportive of (the Daily News ) term limits in the past.http://www.newser.com/story/39243/nycs-elites-want-more-of-the-mayor.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 06 Oct 2008 8:08:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/39030/bloomberg-could-get-ok-for-third-run.html?refid=rss_all_defaultA controversial bill to ditch the two-term limit for New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and dozens of other city officials will be introduced next week, reports the New York Times . City Council members believe Bloomberg has enough support to pass the measure, though supporters and critics alike are nonplussed by the lack of details being provided. The council vote could come later this month.http://www.newser.com/story/39030/bloomberg-could-get-ok-for-third-run.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 02 Oct 2008 23:49:47 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/38998/bloomberg-i-dont-want-to-walk-away.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMichael Bloomberg is officially seeking a third term to rescue New York from "meltdown" in the financial crisis, the Daily News reports. “I don’t want to walk away,” the mayor said in explaining why he intends to rewrite city rules despite thinking “term limits is a good idea.” Asked if he's motivated by ego, Bloomberg replied, “I don't think so.”http://www.newser.com/story/38998/bloomberg-i-dont-want-to-walk-away.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 02 Oct 2008 12:37:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/38974/forget-term-limits-nyc-needs-mike.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTerm limits have been great for New York City, but it’s time to make an exception, billionaire philanthropist Ronald Lauder writes in the Times . Lauder believes Michael Bloomberg is the man to steer New York through the current economic disaster, preventing a repeat of the 1970s crisis that ruined life “not just on Wall Street, but on every street in every borough.”http://www.newser.com/story/38974/forget-term-limits-nyc-needs-mike.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 02 Oct 2008 10:31:37 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/38810/bloomberg-wants-third-term.html?refid=rss_all_defaultNew York insiders say Mayor Michael Bloomberg will attempt to change existing laws and run for a third term, the Times reports, with his announcement to come Thursday. After long supporting term limits, Bloomberg, 66, has softened, with the financial crisis seen as a significant motivator. If successful, Bloomberg would be the fourth three-term mayor in modern times.http://www.newser.com/story/38810/bloomberg-wants-third-term.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 30 Sep 2008 15:42:46 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/37076/chafing-under-term-limits-local-pols-act.html?refid=rss_all_defaultLocal politicians across the country are mounting campaigns against the term-limits laws that threaten to force them from office, reports the New York Times . More than 20 governments—including New York City's—are considering repealing term limits, with term-limited politicians spearheading the challenges. "We do a lot of churning here, but we don’t produce a lot of butter," said San Antonio's lame-duck mayor.http://www.newser.com/story/37076/chafing-under-term-limits-local-pols-act.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 10 Sep 2008 7:47:57 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35304/mayor-aims-to-make-big-apple-windmill-city.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMayor Mike Bloomberg has unveiled a bold plan to harness alternative energy to power New York City, the New York Times reports. The mayor is calling for windmills to be built on the city's bridges and skyscrapers, and for offshore wind farms to be created that could supply 10% of the city's electricity in 10 years. Bloomberg has asked companies for proposals for renewable energy projects.http://www.newser.com/story/35304/mayor-aims-to-make-big-apple-windmill-city.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:20:56 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34882/cleveland-rocks-but-ny-rocks-more.html?refid=rss_all_defaultCleveland lobbied to be the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to bring tourists to town, but a dip in visitors has led the museum's worried organizers to turn to New York for help. Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined singer Billy Joel yesterday to announce the opening of an annex to the hall in Soho in November, Forbes reports.http://www.newser.com/story/34882/cleveland-rocks-but-ny-rocks-more.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 14 Aug 2008 3:13:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33192/bloomberg-gates-take-on-smoking.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMicrosoft founder Bill Gates and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are pooling their piles of money and pouring $375 million into a global effort to cut smoking. The two philanthropists—who have a combined worth of more than $70 billion—say the new effort will target developing countries where tobacco use is highest.http://www.newser.com/story/33192/bloomberg-gates-take-on-smoking.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 23 Jul 2008 13:04:57 CDT