NYC mayor’s son, Dante de Blasio, to attend Yale University
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Mayor Bill de Blasio’s son, Dante, who starred in one of the most notable political ads in New York City history, will be attending Yale University this fall.
Dante’s mother, Chirlane McCray, made the announcement Wednesday morning via Twitter. She wrote, “So excited for your next adventure, Dante. #bulldogs2019.”
She also posted a photo of her smiling son holding a Yale sweatshirt.
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