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With Cops in Standoff, De Blasio Steps on the Scale

Blasé

His cops may have been facing down a gang member for shooting a firefighter, but Mayor de Blasio needed to check his weight at the gym.

Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

Published Aug. 15 2015 12:01AM EDT

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Michael Daly

Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

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