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Michael Blake: “Our district is struggling with affordability as so many…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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Why former Assemblymember Michael Blake wants to unseat Rep. Ritchie Torres | Inside City Hall

Published | Video Starts at 01:12

Why run now? Because we deserve better. Our district is being represented by someone who is actually not helping all of us. Our district is struggling with affordability as so many places are across New York. About half of the Bronx lives in New York 15. And when people are still struggling with groceries and gas and they are desperately looking for a change. (01:12–01:17)

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Asserts that the district is facing affordability issues similar to other areas in New York.

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