As Mayor Bloomberg gets set to leave office in New York, here are 7 things that may dramatically change under a new administration.
Under the leadership of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York City has gotten on the right path when it comes to sustainability, resiliency, new housing models, and green spaces. But under a new administration, much is certain to change.
What follows are seven things that are 'at risk' in the post-Bloomberg era -- some of which would likely be positive changes for the city, others... not so much.
Read the full story: NYC: 7 Things at Risk, Post-Bloomberg
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