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New York City's next mayor Eric Adams at his election night party in Brooklyn. Reuters
New York City's next mayor Eric Adams at his election night party in Brooklyn. Reuters
Eric Adams elected mayor of New York City
Centrist Democrat fought racial discrimination within the force
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The National
03 November, 2021