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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to host a fundraiser in October for de Blasio, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor.

Current and former aides say it's not unusual for de Blasio to have outbursts and be condescending to his staffers, while others insist he is tough but fair.

Staten Island Tech, one of NYC's nine specialized high schools, encouraged kids to volunteer for de Blasio's re-election bid through online postings on the school's website and Facebook page.

At 7:30 p.m., Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda holds fundraiser for de Blasio, The Acri Cafe, 1315 Commerce Ave., the Bronx.

An investigation into the mayor's fundraising practices and efforts to help state Senate Democrats in key battleground races was closed by federal prosecutors, but became an additional irritant for de Blasio during his first term.

It was the best fundraising period ever for de Blasio, the city's Democratic public advocate and former city councilman, according to his campaign's financial director.

As for de Blasio, he's currently, suddenly, railing against the governor for not funding a number of city (and liberal) priorities.

The GOP candidate for mayor told NY1 that she left a voicemail for de Blasio, congratulating him on his win.

Things don't look so good either for de Blasio's left leaning allies — particularly the Working Families Party, though the labor - backed party did thwart Cuomo's attempt to kill it by creating the Women's Equality Party.

Observers say the close ties between City Hall and Sharpton — whose former aide, Rachel Noerdlinger, is now chief of staff for de Blasio's wife Chirlane McCray, give some people pause.

Notable too was the image of State Senator Adriano Espaillat and Congressman Charles Rangel, fresh from dealing with the shutdown in Washington, onstage clasping their hands together in a sign of victory for de Blasio.

And, in what would be a win for de Blasio, the Senate's three - year extension bill includes a provision on employee protections for school bus drivers — a legislative priority for the mayor for several years.

Earlier this month, she indicated she was getting closer to declaring her candidacy when she tapped Rebecca Katz, who served as a special advisor to de Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Bill Hyers, campaign manager for de Blasio's successful first campaign, to work with her.

«The successes we're seeing in our schools are the direct result of accountable mayoral control,» said Karen Hinton, a spokeswoman for de Blasio.

An attorney for de Blasio's fundraising efforts says those tactics are entirely legal and common, and that Sugarman's report and its leak were politically motivated.

«Today marks a tangible step forward and demonstrable proof that we have moved from what was once merely a vision crafted when I got to Borough Hall in 2014 to a priority project for the de Blasio Administration,» Borough President James Oddo said in a statement.

In New York in the 1990s, the chief operating officer of a once - major company bearing a similar name — «AJ Contracting» or «A-J Contracting» — is now one of the state's highest - grossing lobbyists: James Capalino, a major fundraiser for de Blasio.

«We are reviewing the provisions of the bill and remain vigilant in seeking a fully preserved, multi-year extension,» Austin Finan, a spokesman for de Blasio, said on Tuesday.

DNAinfo reported earlier this month that Amanollahi dates Rud Morales, a nightlife fixture in upper Manhattan who has thrown fundraisers for de Blasio, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

After the campaigning he's already done, de los Santos is seasoned and prepared to push for de Blasio.

And for her own campaign, she's already assembled a staff that includes veteran operatives who have worked for de Blasio, according to NY1.

Perhaps because Sanders stumped for de Blasio during the mayoral campaign, where he referred to de Blasio as «the opposite» of President Donald Trump — a characterization undoubtedly popular with de Blasio's progressive base.

Antipathy for de Blasio runs strong in the area, with de Blasio having lost the assembly district to both Nicole Malliotakis and Joe Lhota, but the town hall audience engaged with de Blasio on many substantive topics.

Offinger was also a fundraising consultant for de Blasio's nonprofit lobbying operation, which routinely raised money from donors doing business with the city and has likewise drawn the scrutiny of Bharara.

When asked afterwards (by the Post «s Rich Calder) about his comment Dietl offered that «you can't talk violence,» but proceeded to describe his disdain for de Blasio.

Army veteran David Dana, 80, said it's «wrong» for de Blasio to join in, but cited Mark - Viverito as the main force behind the push to paint the terrorist as a hero.

Monica Klein, a spokesperson for de Blasio, said the administration continues to be focused on reducing the population at Rikers.

Twenty - six percent of voters said Cuomo was more aligned with their political views versus 22 percent who said the same for de Blasio.

The directors include, Monica Klein, who served as communications director for de Blasio's reelection campaign, and Elana Leopold, de Blasio's finance director.

And what better way for de Blasio to do that than by hopping an F train from his Park Slope gym to his new campaign headquarters in downtown Brooklyn.

Forty - three percent of registered voters say they would vote for de Blasio, a Democrat.

The events were a major distraction from what was supposed to be a clear victory for the de Blasio administration and the Council.

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton will retire from his post leading the NYPD in September, leaving policing at a time when the field he revolutionized is at the center of a roiling national debate and marking the biggest departure yet for the de Blasio Administration.

The practice recently came into the spotlight after the FBI revealed that Jona Rechnitz, a major bundler for de Blasio's 2013 campaign, is a subject in an investigation into police corruption.

Among Democrats who are likely to vote in September's primary, 26 % are for Quinn compared with 17 % for de Blasio who is in a statistical tie for second with Weiner at 16 % and Thompson with 15 %.

An attorney for de Blasio's fundraising efforts says those tactics are entirely legal and common.

Yet the incumbent is in many ways a tougher target than the ghost of Bloomberg was for de Blasio.

But over time, Bratton was also frequently a political liability for de Blasio.

The city's fire and police commissioners are staying for de Blasio's second term.

Among Democrats who are likely to vote in September's primary, 32 % support Quinn compared with 20 % for de Blasio.

The Republican vote is virtually flipped, 71 % supporting Lhota while 21 % say they'll vote for de Blasio.

That session ended in defeat for de Blasio on several key issues.

Spokespeople for de Blasio declined to comment.

The Assembly passed an omnibus bill extending local sales taxes and included two - year control of schools for de Blasio.

The Associated Press called the race for de Blasio at 9:27 p.m.

The homelessness issue had already become a political and emotional flashpoint for the de Blasio administration, after months of negative coverage in the tabloids and downward - creeping poll numbers.

«Senator Flanagan received the information required by law and more,» said Freddie Goldstein, spokesman for de Blasio.

Nearly four - fifths of likely Democratic voters, 79 %, plan on voting for de Blasio while just 14 % say they'll support Lhota.

Wiley Norvell, a spokesperson for de Blasio said the administration remains committed to their proposal.

Getting organic material — food, yard waste, etc. — out of the waste stream has become paramount for the de Blasio administration.