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The Bronx

Buffalo, Bronx, Jamaica and Amish Country

By Jason Cohen Posted on May 12, 2021
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Jason Laidley never imagined being involved in politics, but today, the lifelong northeast Bronx resident is chief of staff for Senator Jamaal Bailey.

Working with his friend in the community they grew up in means the world to him. Yet, Laidley has no aspirations for a higher office.

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Buffalo, Bronx, Jamaica and Amish Country

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