ROME (AP) — New York City’s mayor Bill De Blasio has taken in the famous view from the Rome mayor’s balcony overlooking the Roman Forum on the first day of his Italian family vacation.

De Blasio told reporters after meeting Mayor Ignazio Marino on Sunday that he “found a new brother,” and recalled the strong ties between Rome and New York.

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