Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano visits New York
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg talks to reporters during a press conference held at to Grand Central Station on July 29, 2009 in New York City. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that the city will receive a grant to put more transit police in service which is part of a federal stimulus plan. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)
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William Thompson Jr. withdrew from the New York City mayoral race Monday, making Bill de Blasio the Democratic Party nominee.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on his weekly radio show Friday he would not endorse a candidate in November's general election for mayor.
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