NYC Christmas Tree removal and collection begins Monday

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Updated: Monday, December 30 2013 8:41 AM EST2013-12-30 13:41:51 GMT

Tourists from all over the world flood New York in the days leading up to the New Year's eve festivities. But there's nothing to celebrate for one 25 year-old tourist from Pennsylvania and his friend.

Tourists from all over the world flood New York in the days leading up to the New Year's eve festivities. But there's nothing to celebrate for one 25 year-old tourist from Pennsylvania and his friend.

Updated: Monday, December 30 2013 7:12 AM EST2013-12-30 12:12:27 GMT

A former teacher, principal and superintendent could be the next New York City schools chancellor. Multiple reports indicate Mayor-elect Bill de Blasiohas selected CarmenFarina to lead the school system. The announcement is expected late Monday morning. Farina would face several challenges right off the bat including a new set of academic standards and negotiating a contract with the teachers union.

A former teacher, principal and superintendent could be the next New York City schools chancellor. Multiple reports indicate Mayor-elect Bill de Blasiohas selected CarmenFarina to lead the school system. The announcement is expected late Monday morning. Farina would face several challenges right off the bat including a new set of academic standards and negotiating a contract with the teachers union.

Updated: Monday, December 30 2013 6:35 AM EST2013-12-30 11:35:54 GMT

Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg reportedly has spent $650 million of his own fortune on New York City over the course of three terms in office and that estimate is probably low.Bloomberg reportedly spent about $62,400 in 12 years for weekly cleanings of two large saltwater fish tanks in City Hall. He also made $23 million in campaign donations and has given a cool $30 million to the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 2002.

Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg reportedly has spent $650 million of his own fortune on New York City over the course of three terms in office and that estimate is probably low.Bloomberg reportedly spent about $62,400 in 12 years for weekly cleanings of two large saltwater fish tanks in City Hall. He also made $23 million in campaign donations and has given a cool $30 million to the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 2002.

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NYC Christmas Tree removal and collection begins Monday