Gentile Endorses deBlasio

Endorsing New York City Public Advocate Bill deBlasio for mayor yesterday, Council Member Vinnie Gentile (D-43rd District) cited deBlasio's understanding of Southern Brooklyn's needs: community hospitals, strong neighborhood schools, and safe streets.

While other mayoral candidates have ignored the city's hospital closure crisis, Gentile said, deBlasio has been on the front lines of the battle