This primary season, it’s more important than ever to understand who’s running to be NYC’s next mayor.
Join UJA and JCRC for a town hall with the leading Democratic mayoral candidates focusing on issues of critical concern to the New York Jewish community and the future of the city.
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Andrew M. Cuomo served as the 56th Governor of New York State. Born in Queens and raised in an Italian-American family, Cuomo is a graduate of Fordham University and Albany Law School. He began his career working on his father’s gubernatorial campaign and later served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan.
Cuomo founded Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged (HELP) in 1986, an organization dedicated to addressing homelessness. He later served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and was elected New York Attorney General in 2006. As Governor, Cuomo led initiatives in infrastructure, fiscal policy, environmental progress, education, healthcare, and social...
Brad Lander is a New York City public official and candidate for Mayor. A lifelong Brooklyn resident, Lander has spent his career working on issues affecting working-class communities.
Lander served as the New York City Comptroller, where he focused on holding government accountable and protecting taxpayer dollars. Prior to that, he was a City Council member, where he passed legislation to protect workers, improve affordable housing, and increase public transit funding.
His priorities as Mayor include addressing the cost of living, expanding affordable housing, improving public transit, and ensuring government accountability. Lander is committed to making New York a more livable...
Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a New York State Assemblymember and candidate for Mayor. Born in Uganda and raised in New York City, Mamdani advocates for issues affecting working-class residents.
In the Assembly, Mamdani has supported measures that secured over $450 million in debt relief for taxi drivers and more than $100 million in the state budget for expanded subway service. He has also led efforts to oppose a proposed power plant.
His priorities include addressing the cost of living, improving public transportation, and creating policies that support families in New York City.
Zellnor Myrie is a New York State Senator known for his work on issues including criminal justice reform, gun safety, affordable housing, and voting rights. Raised in Brooklyn, Myrie has dedicated his career to advocating for the needs of working-class communities.
As a state legislator, Myrie has pushed for significant reforms in housing, public safety, and social justice. He has been a vocal advocate for measures to reduce gun violence, improve affordable housing options, and ensure equal voting access for all New Yorkers.
His priorities include advancing progressive policies to improve the lives of New Yorkers, with a focus on social justice, affordable housing, and fiscal...
Scott Stringer is a New York City public official with three decades of experience in government. Born and raised in New York City, Stringer has worked as a community organizer, State Assembly member, Manhattan Borough President, and New York City Comptroller.
Stringer’s work has focused on affordable housing, government accountability, and fiscal oversight. He has played a key role in passing initiatives to improve city services, manage public funds, and expand housing opportunities.
Stringer resides in New York City with his family. His policy priorities include improving city infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and expanding access to affordable housing.
