1977 NEW YORK CITY MAYORAL RACE

1977 NEW YORK CITY MAYORAL RACE

Author: Bruce Carlson October 16, 2025 Duration: 1:05:54
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As a blackout, serial killer and budget crisis hits New York City, an election is held. 2 major figures run, but it's the newcomers who steal the show. A governor tries to extract revenge on a mayor. A newspaper baron goes full-in. And a lingering mystery of dubious importance is created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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