New York, Oct 30, 2025 (AFP) - From La Guardia to De Blasio: New York's most memorable mayors

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New York's mayors are an eclectic bunch: from uniters to heroes-turned-villains and those accused of corruption. Here is what to know about five of the most high-profile mayors of The Big Apple as the city prepares to pick its 111th leader on November 4: - Fiorello La Guardia (1934-1945) - La Guardia lends his name to New York's first major airport, inaugurated in 1939, a recognition of his role as the builder of modern New York. He remains the......

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