David Provost
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David Provost was the Mayor of New York City
Mayor of New York City
The Mayor of the City of New York is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within New York City.The budget overseen by the...

 from 1699 to 1700.

David Provost was Born in Ulster, New York
Ulster, New York
Ulster is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 12,544 at the 2000 census.The Town of Ulster is in the northeast part of the county. The town is directly north of the City of Kingston. Ulster borders the Catskill Park....

, in about 1672, to Benjamin Provost, one of New Amsterdam's
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam was a 17th-century Dutch colonial settlement that served as the capital of New Netherland. It later became New York City....

 Dutch burghers
Bourgeoisie
In sociology and political science, bourgeoisie describes a range of groups across history. In the Western world, between the late 18th century and the present day, the bourgeoisie is a social class "characterized by their ownership of capital and their related culture." A member of the...

, and Elsie Alberts Provost.

In 1699, David Provoost was appointed Mayor. During his administration, two new market houses were erected, one at Coenties Slip and the other at the foot of Broad street. A hospital-home for the poor was established.
Quotations

The players have got to know that we are not firing by the seat of our pants.

Jun-2005, DCFC website

If that's foreign strength or that's English strength, it doesn't matter to me.

Jun-2005, DCFC website

I've got to try and educate not only the players but the Derby fans and the board of directors that...

29-Jun-2005, Radio 5

If we stand still, we're going backwards. We've got to keep moving forward and appear to be moving forward.

29-Jun-2005, Radio Derby

They know, in that changing room, that the strength is that changing room.

30-Jun-2005, Radio Derby

The way they questioned my decisions was absolutely disgraceful.

1-Oct-2005, Radio Derby

There was pride in the shirt. There was sweat in the shirt. There was blood in the shirt.

1-Oct-2005, Radio Derby

I asked for 11 men and I asked for 5 men as substitutes.

1-Oct-2005, Radio Derby

You've got a good manager.

1-Oct-2005, Radio Derby

If I get the good pictures I was getting at the beginning of the season, Lee Holmes will be knocking at the door.

5-Oct-2005, DCFC website

 
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