NEW YORK, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- David Norman Dinkins, the first and, to date, only black mayor of New York City, passed away at the age of 93 Monday evening at his residence in Manhattan, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) told local media.
"(My wife) Chirlane and I are mourning a truly great man. David Dinkins simply set this city on a better path. He was my mentor, he was my friend, and his steadfast commitment to fight for that 'gorgeous mosaic' inspires me every single day," tweeted NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio early Tuesday, who also confirmed Dinkins' death to local media.