The New York City mayor is perhaps the most well-known municipal leader in the United States, however many people–even in NYC–are unaware of what the position actually entails. Given the influence and power of the role, that’s not a good thing, especially around crucial election times! I’ll break down what you need to know in only six minutes. Leave a comment on YouTube if you have any questions!

Citations:

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• “New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio promotes a new incentive to get vaccinated: Shake Shack.” CBS News. https://youtu.be/E2yXwUm5TNs
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• Brian Benjamin for Lieutenant Governor. https://brianbenjamin.org
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• Audio: “Beach Walk” by Unicorn Heads. Licensed by YouTube.