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During a Democratic primary debate for NYC mayor, former Mayor Bill de Blasio gleefully criticized ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo, praising some candidates and mocking Cuomo's record and responses, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
Friday marks the 10-year anniversary of then-Mayor Bill de Blasio dropping Staten Island Chuck, leading to the groundhog's death and a subsequent cover-up by the zoo. The scandal deepened when it was revealed that the groundhog was actually a female stand-in named Charlotte, and not the real Chuck. De Blasio later expressed regret over the incident and the Staten Island Zoo revised its Groundhog Day policy to prevent anyone from handling the animals. The zoo's Groundhog Day event will be open to the public for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former New York mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, have announced their separation after about 30 years of marriage. The couple, who will not file for divorce, made the decision two months ago and plan to start dating other people while continuing to live together in their Brooklyn townhouse. They cited a lack of fulfillment in their relationship, which had become stale in recent years. De Blasio's mayoral tenure and presidential bid, as well as McCray's previous identification as a lesbian, were also mentioned as contributing factors. Both expressed that their love remains and they are figuring out how to move forward together.
Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray have announced their separation after nearly three decades of marriage. The couple, who married in 1994, stated that they plan to date other people but will not pursue a divorce. They will continue to live together in their Park Slope townhouse and share the upbringing of their two adult children. The strain on their marriage was attributed to the intense demands of de Blasio's mayoral tenure, the COVID-19 crisis, and a shift in their relationship during his brief presidential run. Despite the separation, both de Blasio and McCray expressed a sense of relief and a desire to find happiness in their individual lives.
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been ordered by the Conflicts of Interest Board to reimburse the city nearly $320,000 and pay a $155,000 fine for bringing his security detail on trips during his failed presidential campaign. The city spent $319,794.20 in travel-related costs for members of his security detail to accompany either him or his wife on 31 out-of-state trips related to the campaign. The board ordered the former mayor to repay the expenses borne by the city and fined him $5,000 for each out-of-state trip.
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been fined $474,794 by the city's Conflicts of Interest Board for using an NYPD security detail during his 2019 presidential campaign. The fine includes compensating the city for police officers' travel expenses and a $155,000 fine, the largest ever issued by COIB. De Blasio filed a lawsuit in response, claiming that the ruling was illegal and could put elected officials in danger. The COIB had previously advised de Blasio against billing the city for travel costs, but he went on 31 out-of-state campaign trips, racking up $319,794 in costs.