Inside his Brooklyn pizzeria, Giovanni Lanzo says he's a registered Democrat, but still undecided on his choice for mayor. CNN

Giovanni Lanzo is “still tossed up” about the mayor’s race – that’s Brooklyn for undecided. But he understands the stakes.

“The whole world watches what New York does,” Lanza said. “Let’s do it right.”

New York is America’s largest and most diverse city, and a global financial and cultural powerhouse. So picking a new mayor is always a big deal.

But it is even bigger this time. Because of the moment and the issues front and center right now in American politics; because of the candidates; and because of the high interest in the race shown by New York real estate developer turned President Donald Trump.

It’s a big deal no matter who wins. A historic deal if t

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