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David Dinkins

Former Mayor David Dinkins, the city's first black mayor, has endorsed Jim Johnson in N.J.'s gubernatorial race.

NJ Governor’s Race: Former NYC Mayor Backs Johnson

David Dinkins, New York's first black mayor, has endorsed Jim Johnson
By JT Aregood
Mayor Bill de Blasio, right, with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, center, and First Lady Chirlane McCray, left, at Salem Baptist Church in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Borough President, a Rumored Rival to Bill de Blasio, Backs His Re-Election

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and former Mayor David Dinkins endorsed Mayor de Blasio for a second term.
By Madina Toure
Former Mayor David Dinkins , left, and Congressman Charles Rangel, right, the only surviving members of the Gang of Four, listen during the power breakfast and tribute.

Retiring Congressman Charles Rangel Says Fear Not, He ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’

Congressman Charlie Rangel may be retiring, but the octogenarian says he'll still be around.
By Madina Toure
Congressman Charlie Rangel, left, with former Mayor David Dinkins, center, and New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne, left.

I’m ‘Out of Here’ if Donald Trump Wins, Charles Rangel Says

By Madina Toure
David Dinkins in October 2015.

Former Mayor David Dinkins Hospitalized for Pneumonia

By Jillian Jorgensen
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams (Photo: Ross Barkan for Observer)

Ex-Cop Brooklyn Borough President Tears Into Ray Kelly Over Crime Stats Claims

By Will Bredderman
The Mets triumphed over the Dodgers in the NLDS last night. (Photo: :Sean M. Haffey for Getty Images)

Next Week/This Week: Nice to Mets You

By Observer Politics Team
Mayor Bill de Blasio with former Mayor David Dinkins. (Photo: William Alatriste/NYC Council)

Bill de Blasio: History Doesn’t Recognize How Great David Dinkins Was

By Ross Barkan
Ed Koch poses during the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge in his honor at The Water Club Restaurant on May 19, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)

Before the Renaming for Dinkins, There Was Koch, RFK and FDR

By Terence Cullen
Former Mayor David Dinkins. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Bill de Blasio to Rename Municipal Building for David Dinkins

By Jillian Jorgensen
Hillary Clinton. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton Calls for Facing ‘Hard Truths About Race and Justice in America’

By Jillian Jorgensen
Former Mayor David Dinkins. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

David Dinkins Calls Eric Garner Decision ‘a Damn Shame’

By Will Bredderman
Basil Paterson at his son's swearing-in ceremony in 2008. (Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

New York’s Political Elite Remember Basil Paterson

By Paula Duran
Mayor Bill de Blasio embracing David Dinkins (Photo: Twitter/NYCMayorsOffice).

De Blasio Praises Paterson, Dinkins Legacies

By Kelly Weill
The Gang of Four. (Photo: Twitter/@cbrangel)

‘The Gang of 4 Is No More’: Outpouring of Condolences After Basil Paterson’s Death

By Jill Colvin

Black Don’t Crack! Prominent New Yorkers (Except Governor Patterson) Play It Straight and Serious for Black History Month

By Benjamin-Emile Le Hay

Lhota Attacks de Blasio for Role in Crown Heights Riots

By Ross Barkan

‘So Much Nonsense’: David Dinkins Responds to Joe Lhota’s Attacks

By Jill Colvin
Joe Lhota during a past appearance on Fox 5.

Joe Lhota Comes Out Swinging Morning After Debate

By Jill Colvin
David Dinkins and Bill Lynch. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Legendary Consultant Bill Lynch Dies

By Jill Colvin

Bill de Blasio Goes Underground in Bay Ridge

By Ross Barkan
Joe Lhota campaigning on the Upper East Side

Lhota: It Wasn’t Race That Caused David Dinkins to Lose in ’93

By Gideon Resnick
Freddy Ferrer and Bill Thompson back in 2008. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Image)

Thompson Campaign Likes to Re-Announce Old Support

By Jill Colvin
Bill Thompson greets people outside of the Flatbush Avenue-Brooklyn College subway station.

Bill Thompson Leaps Into Election Season With Pseudo-Campaign Launch

By Ross Barkan
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