At The New York Times, politicians tend to have “companions.”
Today, the Times analyzed the political ambitions of Diana Taylor, Mayor Bloomberg’s “companion*.” This is the standard epithet the Gray Lady has given Taylor, consistent with The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage, which says that companion “is a Read More
Mayor Bloomberg’s “companion” may try her hand at politics. [NYT]
East Village resident found alive and well after having gone missing for four days. [NYDN]
James Cameron will rerelease Titanic in 2012. In 3D, natch. [WSJ]
American ire falls on BP’s high-profile CEO. [NYT]
Laura and daughter Read More
Michael Bloomberg is keeping his enthusiasm for Kirsten Gillibrand at a modest level, telling reporters today, “There’s lots of people who could represent us well, and she certainly is one of ‘em.”
Bloomberg then said he couldn’t speak about whether his girlfriend, Diana Taylor, was approached to run for the seat. “You’ll Read More
On the first day of his third term, Michael Bloomberg traveled the city doing volunteer work. In Long Island City, he told reporters, “You think it’s a busy day. This is a normal mayor’s day, actually.”
Michael Bloomberg visited two babies born in Queens and declared, officially, that they’re both the first babies born in 2009.
He joked, “Some of the papers will find problems with the mayor abusing his authority by doing this. But, you know, that’s what leadership is all about.”
And: “The City Council will hold Read More
Just as new poll numbers revive speculation that Michael Bloomberg could successfully run for governor of New York in 2010, someone who wants to see Bloomberg run for another, higher office emailed this photo to fellow supporters.
It shows Bloomberg, top advisor Kevin Sheekey and the mayor’s girlfriend Diana Read More
On September 27, Mike Bloomberg’s significant other, Diana Taylor, and some of her notable friends will be hosting a fundraiser for Jeanine Pirro. An example, perhaps, of Mike Bloomberg keeping up his ostensible Republican ties without offending the sensibilities of certain Democrats running statewide.
Others on the host committee for the event include Anne Read More
The Times writes about the Clinton marriage.
Ada Smith gains the backing of the Democratic party in her re-election bid.
The Sun reports that Eliot Spitzer believes some hospitals should close, and that John Faso asked Diana Taylor to be his running mate.
The Albany Times Union reports Faso has chosen Read More
The Times reports that David Paterson will not go along with budget overrides without details; and Tom Suozzi asks Eliot Spitzer for twice-a-month debates.
The Daily News reports on Eliot Spitzer and Diana Taylor’s joint press conference.
And the Sun takes a look at the latest in Albany.
—Nicole Brydson
The theme of this year’s Inner Circle Dinner, the City Hall version of the Gridiron, was “$pent,” and Mike cooperated, with an extended skit with the cast of Spamalot that was harsher than any of the roasting the press had done earlier Saturday evening. The papers covered the main show, but there were Read More
