What does the phrase refer to after the comma?

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The line below is taken from an article published in The New York Times.

In 2012, Fran Lebowitz, the humorist and noted nemesis of Michael
  Bloomberg, who was then New York City’s mayor, sneered that the
  billionaire businessman and philanthropist could not stand the thought
  of someone having a bigger job than his.

I can't understand weather the phrase who was then New York City’s mayor refers to Fran Lebowitz or Michael Bloomberg. Please help me figure this out.

Elliot · Answer

The parenthetical phrase, inside the commas, is supposed to point to the item immediately preceding it. This can go badly wrong if not done properly or too many players are involved. In this case the mayor was indeed Bloomberg and Fran really was his nemesis.

Answered by Elliot on January 1, 2021

What does the phrase refer to after the comma?

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