I wasn't referring to this particular case. Mentioned what I read in the past about (city) mayors and (state) governors and how to me - an outsider from the EU

I wasn't referring to this particular case. Mentioned what I read in the past about (city) mayors and (state) governors and how to me - an outsider from the EU - it's these people who make New York similar to Gotham City. Short answer: because I don't read about them.