Previously On Urban Focus
William C. Thompson
William C. Thompson, the former New York City comptroller, shares his views on policies he recommends for New York City over the next four years. In November, Mr. Thompson lost to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in an unexpectedly close race. He announced recently that he would run for mayor again in 2013.
Mr. Thompson, who served as Comptroller for eight years, had earlier considered considering challenging United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand or the state comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli. Instead, he said he would remain active in public life as he plans for the mayoral campaign in three years.
Percy Sutton
The show also looks at the life and legacy of Percy E. Sutton, the former Manhattan Borough President and chairman of the Inner City Broadcasting Company. Mr. Sutton died recently at the age of 89. Mr. Sutton’s contributions to New York City and beyond are discussed by Assemblyman Keith L. T. Wright, a Harlem Democrat and close friend of Mr. Sutton, and Scott Stringer, the Manhattan Borough President.
Keith L. T. Wright
Scott Stringer
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