We will cast a wide net.

Tonight, we made history. In the words of Nelson Mandela, 'It always seems impossible until it is done.' My friends, we have done it. I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City.

I am not defunding the police.

I will be the mayor for every New Yorker, whether you voted for me, for Governor Cuomo or felt too disillusioned by a long-broken political system to vote at all.

So Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.

I would not recognize any state's right to exist with a system of hierarchy on the basis of race or religion.

Absolutely I'll apologize to police officers right here.

We have toppled a political dynasty.

On 1 January, when our city celebrates the inauguration of a new administration, let us also celebrate a new era for our city.

So, hear me, President Trump, when I say this: To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.

The MAGA movement's embrace of Andrew Cuomo is reflective of Donald Trump's understanding that this would be the best mayor for him.

The poetry of campaigning may have come to a close last night at 9, but the beautiful prose of governing has only just begun