At a certain point, particularly in his third term, Mayor Bloomberg lost touch with the people he was serving.
Bill de BlasioI 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.
Bill de BlasioEverything you heard about me is true. . . . I am not a free marketer. . . . I believe in the heavy hand of government.
Bill de Blasio