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Bassett has played a central role in the city's response to several health crises.
Residents of Brownsville die 11 years earlier, on average, than their counterparts in lower Manhattan.
Instead of sticking with a commission’s recommendation of a $138,315 salary for Council members, up from $112,500, the legislation being introduced will outline a salary of $148,500.
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