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Liu, de Blasio win runoffs for NYC-wide jobs
Quick ReadTaiwan-born NYC councilman could be first Asian-American in citywide office after runoff win
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Taiwan-born John Liu is one step closer to becoming New York City's first Asian-American in citywide office after winning the Democratic primary runoff for city comptroller.
Also Tuesday, Councilman Bill de Blasio beat Mark Green in the Democratic primary runoff for public advocate.
Liu, whose family emigrated from Taiwan when he was a child, beat fellow City Councilman David Yassky...
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