“Less Than Six Months After Bill De Blasio Became Mayor Of New York City, A Campaign Donor Buttonholed Him At An Event In Manhattan”

And here’s what $33,000 will get you:

Still, Mr. de Blasio’s efforts on behalf of Mr. Singh illustrated in stark terms the transactional form of governing that had largely been absent under Michael R. Bloomberg, a billionaire who eschewed campaign donations during his 12 years as mayor.

Being a donor afforded Mr. Singh access to a mayor eager to put the city bureaucracy at his service. Emails, city documents and interviews with the participants show how Mr. Singh was attended to by members of Mr. de Blasio’s inner circle and other top officials. Over 15 months, meetings were arranged, and City Hall officials were given progress reports. And when the talks were not proceeding to Mr. Singh’s liking, the city’s team of negotiators was suddenly replaced.