NY is the city it is today in part because of the contributions from generations of artistic visionaries

I think small business is struggling in New York City. It's a fantastic market, it's a very appealing market, there's lots of opportunity, at the same time it's a very difficult place to build a small business.

While this has been a private part of my family's life, it is now clear a media story will soon emerge. My father tragically ended his life while battling terminal cancer in 1979.

At a certain point, particularly in his third term, Mayor Bloomberg lost touch with the people he was serving.

I've always had a very positive relationship with the municipal labor unions - a respectful relationship.

I think a lot of the best ideas come from the grassroots; I'm someone who does not like a bunker mentality and does not like groupthink.

There are families of every kind. I think a lot of people are struggling to make sense of their identity in a very complicated world.