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LISTEN: The Philip Banks ‘Episode’ Says a Lot About the Adams Administration’s Media Bubble

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The Deputy Commissioner for Public Safety had a rare public “episode” (his term) where he answered a couple of pre-written questions from members of the public—but refused to answer a straightforward one from a reporter.

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