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Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio Commits to Sharing List of Donors Before Election

He first promised a list of donors who do not get special treatment in May.
By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio at ceremony unveiling plans and breaking ground for a new Statue of Liberty Museum.

In Shift, De Blasio Says City Will Pay $2M for His Legal Bills

The mayor says $2 million of his legal bills is directly related to his public service and decision-making in government.
By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio at ceremony unveiling plans and breaking ground for a new Statue of Liberty Museum.

De Blasio Looking at Getting a Special Law Passed So He Can Raise Money From Donors for His Legal Bills

The Conflict of Interest Board ruled that Bill de Blasio's planned legal defense fund would need legislation by the City Council to move forward.
By Madina Toure

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