Tonight’s holiday party at Gracie Mansion was bittersweet, as it will be the last one hosted by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. At the party, Tony and I were chatting with the mayor and when I addressed him as Mayor Bloomberg (as I always do), he said, “Mike.” Me: Mike?” He: “Yes, Mike.” While I’m honored to finally be on a first name basis with New York City’s mayor, it’s only for a couple more weeks. For his last official holiday party, Mike (LOL!) extended invitations to not only the regulars, but also to journalists who had covered him during his years in office. Enjoyed making new media contacts. As always, the mayor was gracious, witty and benevolent. No more so than when he dedicated a room in City Hall to legendary journalist and personality, Stan Brooks.
