New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday he has begun shutting down the nonprofit group that was advancing his political agenda, a move that comes just weeks after a government watchdog called for a probe into its actions.
His group, dubbed the Campaign for One New York, was not bound by city campaign finance laws and could accept unlimited contributions from donors. It used that money to promote some of de Blasio’s signature policy initiatives, including universal pre-K and a rezoning plan that would aid in his effort to build more affordable housing.