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Mayor de Blasio delivers state of the city address

Thursday, February 6, 2020

By Bill de Blasio

De Blasio begins speaking at 23:41, recommend the following sections: “Fear and Anxiety” at 35:53, “Affordability Crisis” at 39:12, “Take Up the Challenge” at 45:20.

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Article source: NYC Mayor's Office

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