\u201cMayor David Dinkins was a remarkable public servant whose grace and dignity set the standard for what compassionate leadership can achieve. He believed New York City could meet any challenge it faced by working collectively.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the city\u2019s 106th<\/sup> mayor, he made it his mission to look out for communities who needed the most help, but who were often the most overlooked. He made history as the city\u2019s first \u2013 and still only \u2013 Black mayor, and inspired a generation of future leaders, many of whom he enjoyed mentoring. <\/p>\n \u201cMy deepest condolences to his family, including his son David Jr. and daughter Donna Dinkins Hoggard, his friends, and all New Yorkers feeling this loss so deeply.\u201d ###<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cMayor David Dinkins was a remarkable public servant whose grace and dignity set the standard for what compassionate leadership can achieve. He believed New York City could meet any challenge it faced by working collectively.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the city\u2019s 106th mayor, he made it his mission to look out for communities who needed the most help, but who were often the most overlooked. He made history as the city\u2019s first \u2013 and still only \u2013 Black mayor, and inspired a generation of future leaders, many of whom he enjoyed mentoring. <\/p>\n …<\/p>\n
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