India, Jan. 2 -- Jumaane D. Williams was officially sworn in as New York City Public Advocate on Thursday.

"The reason New Yorkers have so little... is because of the systems entrenched at the top. That's where we should focus our energy," he said.

Born on May 11, 1976, Jumaane D. Williams is an American politician and activist who has served as New York City Public Advocate since 2019.

A Democrat who identifies as a democratic socialist, Williams is widely known for his progressive positions on police reform, affordable housing, and public safety.

Before becoming Public Advocate, Williams represented Brooklyn's 45th District on the New York City Council from 2010 to 2019. During his tenure, he sponsored the landmark Community Safety ...