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Former City Council speaker comes up short in public advocate race

Former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito came up short in her bid for the city's public advocate.

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Feb 26, 2019, 7:26 PM

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Former City Council speaker comes up short in public advocate race

Former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito came up short in her bid for the city's public advocate.

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