https://www.thecity.nyc/22233474/the...BDtxLm16HmSAJk
The adage that being mayor of New York City is the “second-toughest job in America” may never have been more true than now.
The city’s budget has taken a huge hit from COVID-19 shutdowns. Joblessness, demand for aid and a looming eviction crisis are exacerbating the economic inequality that existed before the virus arrived last year. The city has also seen a major spike in shootings.
Amid a pandemic that has cratered the city’s finances, dozens of candidates have vied to become the next mayor. They’re campaigning in an abbreviated season ahead of the June 22 primaries. Here’s what you need to know.
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