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“My professional life has been about public service. My personal life I define very intently through my family.”

Quote by Bill de Blasio

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Bill de Blasio is the Mayor of New York City, born on May 8, 1961. He was elected as the first African American mayor of New York City in 2013. During his tenure, he focused on improving issues such as education, housing, and social justice in the city. more

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