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Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (.gov) · · International · Surveillance & Civil Liberties

Inquiry Into Dolan’s Use of Facial Recognition Ends in Slap on Wrist Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (.gov)

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