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Bruce Rosen's avatar

Alas, you’ve fallen into the same trap as many others: LaGuardia was 100% Italian. Both of his parents were born in what would

become part of Italy. His father

was a lapsed Catholic; his mom from a distinguished Sephardi family. He was fluent in Italian

& Yiddish. Also important: his

socialist acolyte/ally, Congressman Vito Marcantonio

of East Harlem.

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Waleed Shahid's avatar

Sorry I’m not fully understanding. Isn’t he both of Jewish and Italian heritage?

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Steven Dundas's avatar

Waleed,

What an outstanding article and comparison. I was thinking about the comparison with LaGuardia last night. Mandani is a brilliant man and shrewd politician. He will be had to demonize, though Trump, MAGA, and the Right Wing media will try. They are shitting all over themselves, the panic is visible.

I’m not a New Yorker, but I have always admired the spirit of the city and its people.

All the best and as always, watch your six.

Steve Dundas

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Leigh Horne's avatar

You are speaking the truths of a clear heart in the language of a tough head. Keep it up, Waleed. My family roots include people who founded Jamestown, predating even the pilgrims. And we the people have some to embody the dream of a different America than the one still tied by blood and history to England. I thank all the gods of all the world for that.

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