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WATCH: New Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on His Vision for New York City


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Jumaane Williams (photo: John McCarten/City Council)


After winning the February 26 special election for New York City Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams catapulted from Brooklyn City Council Member to one of just three citywide elected officials. With the election results certified, Williams sat down at the Manhattan Neightborhood Network studio with Gotham Gazette editor Ben Max for an in-depth, wide-ranging interview about his plans, priorities, and positions. Watch:

 

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