"The fact that the safest big city in America is safer than ever is a testament to the hard work and determination of the men and women who put their lives on the line for us every day -- and it also reflects our commitment to doing everything possible to stop gun violence, " Bloomberg said.

CNN: New York City expects murders, shootings to hit record lows

Mr Brevnov also started doing something about a long-standing government commitment to more competition and fewer subsidies in the industry.

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