Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg met Monday with the Rev. Al Sharpton, as the Indiana mayor faces scrutiny of his record on race and is stepping up his outreach to African Americans. Buttigieg and the civil rights leader met for lunch in Harlem at Sylvia's Restaurant, a cornerstone of black American culture where Sharpton has long brokered difficult racial conversations with embattled political leaders. Buttigieg said Sharpton suggested the meeting, which he says occurred as his campaign is "working to broaden our coalition." Read more: nbcnewyork.com/news/local/South-Bends-Buttigieg-Al-Sharpton-Meet-at-Sylvias-in-Harlem-509226091.html NBC 4 New York on Twitter: 4.nbcny.com/kAuuwUN NBC 4 New York on Facebook: 4.nbcny.com/mbeh714 NBC 4 New York on Instagram: 4.nbcny.com/g5YlkcI NBC 4 New York on Youtube: 4.nbcny.com/iTUpy5e #Decision2020 #Politics #News #MayorPete #PeteButtigieg