"The idea was that it would provide the city with a springboard to the 21st century."

The deal would provide the city with $2.5 billion in savings over the next five years.

To help it, he had to provide the city with something more than moments of temporary aid.

"We're providing the city with a service - saving them a lot of money - and being charged for it."

Other bus companies such as Greyhound also provide the city with numerous daily services.

The refinancing would provide the city with $500 million a year to balance its budget over the next five years.

The deal would immediately provide the city with $265 million.

Whether or not they realize it, these merchants are providing the city with much more than just Christmas trees.

Parking ticket fines provide the city about $300 million a year, officials said.

Emergency facilitates were used to provide the city with drinking water.