Albany, NY (News10) — It’s an exciting time for the capital city: Albany’s new mayor, Dorcey Applyrs, is the first ever person of color and she’s marking her inauguration with a series of events that her transition team says are designed to be inclusive.
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“We wanted to make sure that as many people as possible could participate in the inaugural weekend, if you will,” said Liz Benjamin, spokesperson for Applyrs’ transition team. “Everyone from the youngest member of this community to the oldest and we are hoping that people will come out and celebrate with the Mayor-elect.”
Those events range from a gala, to a kids’ party hosted by Applyrs’ young daughters, to a Gospel brunch on Sunday.
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Some of the events have a hefty price tag, such as the gospel brunch and the inaugural ball taking place on January 3, where tickets start at $100 each and go up to $2,500 per head.
When asked about the cost, Benjamin explained the ticket prices will go toward various funds. Both charitable and political…