She lost her 16-year-old brother in a tragic accident, dated the mayor, and is now telling all in a revealing memoir

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Jasmine Ray, 41, says she was searching for the meaning of “life, leadership and love” when she put pen to paper in 2020 during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

“I was in a very confused place,” said Ray, who lived in Stapleton for more than 30 years.

During those years, she overcame adversity, heartbreak and loss. The latter left a lasting mark on her life, and formulated her career and who she is today…

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