De Blasio says inspired by Marino

(see related)(ANSA) - Rome, October 9 - New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday resigning Rome Mayor Ignazio Marino "is one of the Italian leaders who inspired me".
    The Democrat spoke at a Metropolitan Museum event on Italian heritage, one day after his Italian counterpart and friend stepped down under intense pressure from his own Democratic Party (PD).
    De Blasio also cited Florence Mayor Dario Nardella and Naples Mayor Luigi de Magistris as sources of inspiration.