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Jessica Ramos: “Actually, passing the minimum wage bill in Albany was not…”

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Inside City Hall: State Senator Jessica Ramos Discusses Her Mayoral Bid and Criticisms of Mayor Adams

Published September 18, 2024 | Video Starts at 07:36

I love New Yorkers and I love talking to people. So people should expect me to campaign quite aggressively. And I'm also going to lean on those wins. Actually, passing the minimum wage bill in Albany was not that easy. And I was able to count on a lot of support from across the city. (07:36–07:41)

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