New York City’s watchdog sets her sights on climate change

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By Justine CalmaDec 7, 2017, 2:09 pm128 pts
As New York City’s public advocate, Letitia James is first in line to succeed Mayor Bill de Blasio. The first woman of color to be elected to hold citywide office in the Big Apple, she investigates complaints against city agencies and introduces legislation in the city council. Effectively, she’s the…

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