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Candidate: New York City Public Advocate

Gonzalo Duran (C)

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Gonzalo Duran was born and raised in the Bronx. A former U.S. marine sergeant and Iraq War veteran, he has dedicated his life to service and leadership. Currently, as the CEO of a nonprofit, he has worked tirelessly to support his community in countless ways. As public advocate, his goal is to serve as a bridge between the mayor’s office and City Council, ensuring transparency and accountability. He is committed to expanding the reach of the public advocate’s office across all boroughs and transforming it into a true, powerful voice for the people of New York City.

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Caribbean candidates win Democratic Primary Elections in NYC

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Trump travel ban on 12 African and Asian nations ‘racist’ and un-American, New York pols and advocates say

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Williams, Rajkumar trade blows over misconduct allegations, Mayor Adams ties in heated Public Advocate debate

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Crisis at City Hall: Hochul meeting with NYC pols on Mayor Adams’ future as possible removal looms

By Robert Pozarycki
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Mayor Adams rallies with supporters at Brooklyn church against ‘negativity’ centered around dismissal of his federal criminal case

By Lloyd Mitchell and Robert Pozarycki
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City Hall to meet with Brooklyn childcare centers fighting closure as providers, pols slam Mayor Adams

By Paul Frangipane & Kirstyn Brendlen
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Rajkumar gains strong endorsements from Queens officials in Public Advocate race

By Colum Motherway
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Jenifer Rajkumar drops comptroller bid to challenge Jumaane Williams for Public Advocate

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By Dean Moses
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By Robert Pozarycki and Dean Moses
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All but one Bronx City Council member voted to override mayor’s veto of police transparency bill

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