Following the news of the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef of Israel, Public Advocate and NYC mayoral candidate, Bill de Blasio released the following statement:

“Millions of people around the world lost a leader today in Rabbi Chacham Ovadia Yosef. His wisdom, charity and sensitivity were legendary. My thoughts and prayers are with Chacham Ovadia’s family and the millions of mourners around the world.”

(YWN Desk – NYC)