Amy Goodman
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In New York City's Transformed Political Era, Progressives Take Major Posts Under Mayor de Blasio

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January 9, 2014

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One week after the inauguration of new mayor Bill de Blasio, Melissa MarkViverito has been elected Speaker of the New York City Council. Democracy Now! cohost and New York Daily News columnist Juan González says MarkViverito's election cements a new political era in New York City where progressives have now filled several major posts, from the mayor on down.

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