Wyld
Americannoun
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Kathryn Wyld, a silver-haired New York power broker who announced her intent to retire earlier this year, described the dynamic in a late-summer interview with Salon.
From Salon
According to Wyld, who has worked as a fixer and liaison for New York’s business interests for decades, Cuomo never had a particularly good relationship with many in the business community to begin with, Sliwa is seen as likable but unserious and Adams, while the personal favorite of many, became unelectable as the first New York mayor to be indicted while in office.
From Salon
“Somebody pointed out to me that Cuomo’s first social media post was him tinkering with cars, in a city where 80% of the population doesn’t have a car or drive,” Wyld said.
From Salon
Wyld declined to discuss the opinions of any current members, but said that even within her billionaire’s club some people have come around on Mamdani, in no small part because of his positive vision for the city, something she said other candidates lacked.
From Salon
Lisa Wyld, who teaches engineering at Doncaster University Technical College, said more female students should consider the sector.
From BBC
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