BREAKING NEWS

De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor, replacing Bloomberg

JANUARY 1, 2014 07:32

NEW YORK - New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, an unabashed liberal who campaigned to keep down crime and continue the city's prosperity while reducing the gap between rich and poor, was sworn in at a ceremony at his home just after midnight.

De Blasio's formal inauguration ceremony will take place at noon on Wednesday at City Hall, where former US President Bill Clinton will administer the oath of office using a Bible once owned by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

After a resounding victory in November with more than 70 percent of the vote, de Blasio has pledged to confront the affordability gap that has led to those in the middle and at the bottom of the economic ladder struggling to pay for basic services such as housing and mass transit.

Saudi Arabia regrets UN failure to recognize Palestinian sate

By REUTERS

04/19/2024 08:41 AM

Iran's Aviation Authority announced removal of flight restrictions

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/19/2024 08:18 AM

Australia asks its citizens to evacuate Israel

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/19/2024 07:52 AM

No missile attack against Iran, Iranian official tells Reuters

By REUTERS

04/19/2024 06:37 AM