environment. that shouldn't be lost on anyone. politics and bias are interwoven throughout every aspect of this situation. one would be naive to think otherwise. and new yorkers are not naive. i understand these dynamics. my father used to say god rest his soul, that politics is an ugly business. as usual, he was right. but for my father, and for me, it's worth it. because despite it all, at the end of the day, we get good things done for people. and that is what really matters. and for those who were using this moment to score political points or seek publicity or personal gain, i say they actually discredit the