Democrat Bill de Blasio has won re-election as mayor of New York City.
De Blasio defeated Republican state lawmaker Nicole Malliotakis as well as several third-party candidates. The Associated Press called the election for de Blasio shortly after polls closed in the city, which leans heavily Democratic.
On the campaign trail the mayor touted his success enacting universal pre-K and cited efforts to expand affordable housing and keep New York City affordable for all income levels. He said that if given a second term he would pursue further investments in education and housing and stand up to the policies of Republican President Donald Trump.
The 56-year-old mayor’s first term was dogged by feuds with Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and investigations into campaign donations and pay-to-play politics.
(AP)
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The people of NY have proved again beyond any shadow of doubt that they are FOOLS!!
dBlasio is the worst Mayer ever, robbing every New Yorker with every possible way. And the fools vote for him again.
When we come to NYC the first thing we see are the “Traffic police” who do nothing to help traffic but rob people of their hard earned money!!!!
Traffic Robbers!!!
Bribery remains in city hall
Everyone seems to be fine with this?? there’s no comments!!!
oy vei!!!!! Before you know it he will be president then we are all doomed not just NY!!!!
@pd- It’s just a feeling of resignation that precludes any commentary. Deflated balloon. “What can we do?” Fait accompli… Any other terminology you want to use.