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Stephanus Van Cortlandt, American lawyer and politician, 10th Mayor of New York City (born 1643)

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Stephanus Van Cortlandt

American politician

Stephanus van Cortlandt was the first native-born mayor of New York City, a position which he held from 1677 to 1678 and from 1686 to 1688. He was the patroon of Van Cortlandt Manor and was on the governor's executive council from 1691 to 1700. He was the first resident of…
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Mayor of New York City

Chief executive of New York City

The mayor of New York City, officially mayor of the City of New York, is head of the executive branch of the government of New York City and the chief executive of New York City. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, and…
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