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The hat of 'JohnCats' is in the ring at City Hall

Tuesday January 29, 2013 3:43 PM By Dan Janison

JohnCats, as he's described on campaign materials, announced

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The newly-minted campaign buttons say "JohnCats for Mayor."

John Catsimatidis, a billionaire businessman, took to the steps of City Hall today to formally announce his candidacy for mayor. He gave an unpretentious if occasionally awkward homily on the promise of success in the U.S. and New York. While saying he liked and respected rival GOP contender Joe Lhota, Catsimatidis described...

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