Bill de Blasio Still Respects Alec Baldwin After Star’s Arrest

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Ross Barkan

Maybe Alec Baldwin should peddle in the direction of Gracie Mansion.

Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters today that he still respects the fiery actor, even after Mr. Baldwin was arrested yesterday for biking the wrong way in Manhattan and clashing with police.

“I think it’s unfortunate. I’ve been asked about him many times and I’ve said consistently, I respect him,” Mr. de Blasio told reporters at an unrelated press conference in Brooklyn when asked about Mr. Baldwin. “I think he has said some important and thoughtful things about this city over the years but this is an unfortunate situation and, you know, I think it’s self-evident what happened and now we move on.”

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