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)