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Who Wants To Be NYC's Next Public Advocate?


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Ross Barkan

Published Nov 26, 2018

Modified Nov 27, 2018


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Former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito and Councilman Jumaane Williams in 2014. Both are in the running to succeed Letitia James as the next Public Advocate
Official NYC Council Photo by William Alatriste

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Published Nov 26, 2018

Modified Nov 27, 2018


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