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May 27, 2021

Andrew Yang and Former Chair of City Council Committee on Public Safety Vanessa Gibson Release Summer Safety Plan to Reduce Gun Violence and Keep Neighborhoods Safe Now

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With violent crime on the rise and warmer weather approaching, Andrew Yang joined with endorser, former Chair of the NYC Council Committee on Public Safety, and Bronx Borough President candidate Vanessa Gibson to release a new plan to keep New Yorkers safe during the summer. 

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May 26, 2021

Andrew Yang and Council Committee on Aging Chair Margaret Chin Call for Immediate Reopening of Senior Centers at Manhattan Press Conference

Video available HERE. Today, mayoral candidate Andrew Yang joined endorser and Council Aging Committee Chair Margaret Chin (on her birthday!) to call for the immediate reopening of senior centers citywide as vaccination rates among New York’s seniors rise and the city’s reopening continues. The pair, alongside Council candidate Gigi Li, also released a comprehensive platform to support New York’s senior population.

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May 25, 2021

Introducing Evelyn Yang

Today, the Yang campaign released a new ad for television and digital – “Evelyn” featuring Evelyn Yang, the wife of mayoral candidate Andrew Yang, who discusses Andrew Yang’s focus on public safety.

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May 24, 2021

State Sen. John Liu Endorses Andrew Yang as Asian Leaders Coalesce Around Yang's Historic Candidacy

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Today, New York State Senator John Liu of Queens, endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City. If elected, Andrew Yang would be the first Asian American mayor in New York City’s history. 

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May 22, 2021

Andrew Yang Champions Justice for Home Care Workers

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Today, mayoral candidate Andrew Yang participated in a town hall discussion in Flushing with home care workers, advocates, and Assembly Member Ron Kim before releasing his platform to deliver justice for home care workers and the growing care provider workforce.

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May 18, 2021

Andrew Yang Calls for Democracy Reform and Expansion of Voting to Non-Citizens, 16-Year-Olds

Today, in Battery Park with the Statue of Liberty in the background, Democratic mayoral candidate Andrew Yang issued a call-to-action for NYC government to re-engage the rising generation through a series of reforms that are key to changing the direction of New York no matter what’s happening in Washington, and incentivizing policymaking that works for all New Yorkers.

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May 18, 2021

Over 21,000 Donors and Counting: Andrew Yang Raises $1.4 Million in Latest Filing Period Powered by Unprecedented Grassroots Support; Surpasses $10M Raised with Matching Funds Since January 2021

Today, Yang for NY announced the campaign has raised $1.4 million in the latest two month filing period, with $309,000 of the donations matchable under the city’s public financing system. In under five months of campaigning, YFNY is on track to reach the maximum amount of public matching funds at $10.9 million.

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May 17, 2021

Andrew Yang Expands Next Generation AAPI Coalition with Endorsements from Council Candidates Sandra Ung and Richard Lee

Today, New York City Council candidates Richard Lee and Sandra Ung endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City.

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May 17, 2021

Yang for NY Releases New Ad, “New Leadership”

Today, the Yang for New York campaign launched a new ad, "New Leadership."

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May 16, 2021

NY State Assembly Member Michael Cusick Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor

Today, New York State Assembly Member Michael Cusick endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City, capping off a week full of endorsements for Yang's mayoral campaign that included Congresswoman Grace Meng, State Senators Toby Ann Stavisky and Jeremy Cooney, and former Assembly Member Walter Mosley. The endorsements underscored the growing coalition of diverse, multi-generational leaders who share Andrew's hopeful vision for New York's recovery. Said State Assembly Member Michael Cusick, “Andrew Yang has taken the time to really understand the issues facing Staten Islanders.  He is focused on property tax reform when we are facing the highest effective tax rate of all five boroughs. He has an innovative approach to ignite small business by eliminating hurdles our business owners often face from city government and placing a moratorium on fines when they need it most. He strikes the right balance on public safety and realizes the importance of the NYPD as we tackle an increase in crime across all of New York. He is the right leader to bring our city back stronger and safer. Andrew Yang will be the candidate that I will rank first in the upcoming Democratic primary for Mayor.”

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May 15, 2021

Former New York State Assembly Member Walter Mosley Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor

Today, former New York State Assembly Member Walter Mosley endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City. Said former State Assembly Member Walter Mosley, “Andrew Yang not only has the big, bold vision for New York that communities like ours need, but the ability to execute and get it done. His plans to get cash directly in the hands of New Yorkers, build truly affordable housing, and inject capital into Black- and brown-owned businesses will be a godsend for the New Yorkers struggling the most. He is without a doubt the best person to lead an equitable, inclusive recovery for our City.”

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May 13, 2021

NY State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor, Backs Plan to Establish $1,000 Annual Education Opportunity Fund for 500,000 NYC Students

Today, New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City. Standing in front of P.S. 242, the Leonard P. Stavisky Early Childhood School, Yang also announced his plan to create an Education Opportunity Fund.

Said State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, “When I first started talking to Andrew about this race, I found him to be open, willing to listen and ready to work with the community. I asked him about his agenda for New York and he spoke about reinvigorating and rebuilding the economy. As a former teacher, I wholeheartedly support Andrew’s plan to create an Education Opportunity Fund and provide a helping hand to those families most in need. Andrew’s vision for New York is one that brings us both hope and practical solutions for this City. Over these past months, I have watched Andrew spend considerable time listening to the needs of the people throughout this City, and I am supporting him today because I know he will be a collaborative partner in government.”

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May 11, 2021

State Senator and Cash Relief Advocate Jeremy Cooney Endorses Andrew Yang for NYC Mayor

Today, New York State Senator and anti-poverty advocate Jeremy Cooney, the first Asian elected to state office from upstate New York, endorsed Andrew Yang’s candidacy for Mayor of New York City. Said Senator Cooney, “Andrew is an innovator and a leader for how we can address poverty through a basic income. My bill in the State Senate, which would pilot a basic income program in the district I serve, is the first of its kind in Upstate and a reflection of what Andrew hopes to implement as Mayor for the people of New York City. When Andrew endorsed my successful Senate campaign, I knew I had a future policy partner and our families have since become close friends. I am now proud to endorse Andrew to become New York City’s first Asian American Mayor. Andrew and I share an appreciation for diversity in leadership and we know that representation matters, particularly in our elected officials. As the first Asian to be elected to state office in Upstate, I am proud to endorse Andrew and continue making history in New York.”

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May 10, 2021

Meng Backs Yang, Joins Yang for New York as Campaign Co-Chair

Today, United States Congresswoman Grace Meng of Queens, New York’s only Asian American Representative in Congress, endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City. If elected, Andrew Yang would be the first Asian American mayor in New York City’s history.

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May 09, 2021

Andrew Yang Offers Solutions to Rising Gun Violence after Times Square Shooting

This morning, Andrew Yang stood in Times Square to offer solutions to the surge in gun violence in New York City in the wake of a shooting yesterday that left three bystanders injured, including a 4-year-old girl. He was joined by Council Member Keith Powers, District 9 Council candidate William Allen, and District 40 Council candidate Edwin Raymond.

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May 08, 2021

Yang, Gibson and Torres Team Up to Build Next-Generation Coalition of Bronx Leaders at Borough Hall Campaign Rally

Today, at a joint-campaign rally on the steps of Bronx Borough Hall, New York City Council Member Vanessa Gibson announced her endorsement of Andrew Yang for mayor of New York City, as he endorsed her for Bronx Borough President.

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May 06, 2021

Andrew Yang Announces Plan to Raise Nearly $1 Billion in New Revenue, Spur Housing Development on Wasted NYC Land

Today, Andrew Yang stood along the East River outside a massive, wasted parcel of land to announce his plan to generate $900 million in new revenue for the City and incentivize development on large vacant lots across the five boroughs.

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May 05, 2021

AAPI Victory Fund Endorses Andrew Yang for New York City Mayor to Start AAPI Heritage Month

Today, during the first week of AAPI Heritage Month, the largest AAPI electoral entity, the AAPI Victory Fund, endorsed Andrew Yang to become the next Mayor of the City of New York.

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May 05, 2021

City Councilman Kalman Yeger & State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein Unite Borough Park to Endorse Andrew Yang for Mayor of NYC

Today, New York City Council Member Kalman Yeger and New York State Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein announced their endorsement of Andrew Yang for mayor of New York City.

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May 04, 2021

AAPI Support for Andrew Yang Grows as prominent AAPI Community Groups Endorse

Today, prominent Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) groups joined together to endorse Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City at an event at Hwa Yuan in Chinatown as AAPI support for Andrew’s historic candidacy continues to build.

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May 03, 2021

Yang Pledges to Complete Water Tunnel for Brooklyn and Queens After Years of Neglect

Today, Andrew Yang visited Maspeth, Queens to share his plans for the completion of an essential water tunnel to deliver clean water to Queens and Brooklyn after years of delay and inaction.

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April 28, 2021

Joint Statement from Andrew and Evelyn Yang

Andrew and Evelyn Yang have released the following statement: 

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April 28, 2021

Andrew Yang Commits to Affordable Housing Revolution, Upending the Status Quo & Ending Special Interest Vetocracy

In an address today to New York Law School, Andrew Yang outlined his vision for charting a new, independent course in how the City pursues affordable housing development after years of failing to meet the housing needs of New Yorkers.

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April 27, 2021

Andrew Yang Joins Local Bar & Restaurant Owners in Call for Ending Arbitrary or Inconsistent Rules Stifling Service Industry

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, joined with local bar and restaurant owners to call on New York State and the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to remove the arbitrary or inconsistent limits on the city’s bars and restaurants that are stifling the industry’s recovery, preventing job creation, and discouraging tourists from returning to the City. 

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April 27, 2021

89 Reasons to Never Leave Andrew Yang’s NYC After NY Fell 89 People Short to Save a Congressional Seat

New York State lost another House seat because we fell 89 people short on the latest census.

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April 23, 2021

Andrew Yang Releases Opioid Policy to Treat Addiction like the Public Health Crisis It Is

Recent estimates suggest that roughly 20 million American adults need treatment for a substance use disorder, and that only 10.8% are receiving the care they need. Andrew Yang understands that “Tough on Crime” and “War on Drugs” policies are not only insufficient and ineffective, but also inhumane, as they are also not helping those with addiction get the proper help they need to heal.  In fact, more overdose deaths were recorded in the year ending in May 2020 than ever before.

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April 22, 2021

Less Talk, More Action: Andrew Yang’s Renewable Energy Plan Calls for Community Solar on Landfills, Sets Aggressive Goals for Clean Energy and Battery Storage

Yang also detailed his plan to bring New York City to 80% clean electricity by 2030 by focusing on solar deployment, battery storage permitting and construction, new interconnections to upstate wind and Canadian hydro power sources, and the acceleration of offshore wind assembly and transmission. Right now, almost 75% of the city’s electricity still comes from fossil fuel. Under the City’s current plan, in a decade, we’ll still be sourcing more than 50% of our electricity from dirty power plants.

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April 21, 2021

Carlos Menchaca – City Council Member, Former Mayoral Candidate, and Cash Relief Advocate – Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City

Menchaca, first elected to the City Council in 2013, distinguished himself early on as a leading voice for working families and immigrant communities across New York City. As chair of the Council’s Immigration Committee, Carlos has been an unwavering progressive champion not only for the city’s vast immigrant community, but on key issues impacting the lives of New Yorkers from affordable housing to education, and the creation of the nation’s largest municipal ID card, IDNYC. Like Andrew, during his candidacy for mayor, Carlos put the needs and prosperity of working families front and center, making cash relief a core issue of his campaign. 

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April 20, 2021

Andrew Yang Statement on Guilty Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Trial

Following Derek Chauvin being found guilty of the murder of George Floyd, Andrew Yang released the following statement:

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April 20, 2021

Assemblyman Kenny Burgos Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor; Pair Release Plan to Guarantee 175,000 Summer Jobs for New York City Youth

Today, Bronx Assembly Member Kenny Burgos endorsed Andrew Yang for mayor of New York City.

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April 19, 2021

Andrew Yang Visits NYC’s Biggest ‘Food Swamp,’ Lays Out Plans to Increase Equity and Fight Food Insecurity

East New York (ENY) is the biggest food swamp in NYC, meaning there are more available fast food options than healthy options, including 41 fast food chains in the 11207 and 11208 zip codes alone. As a result, a highly disproportionate 31% of community residents are considered obese, compared to the citywide obesity rate of just 24%. ENY also has the City’s highest diabetes rate in NYC at 18%. 

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April 15, 2021

John F. Kennedy Regular Democratic Club Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York

The JFK Democratic Club is the long-standing Democratic club of Kew Gardens Hills, Briarwood and Kew Gardens in Queens. At tonight's meeting, Andrew addressed the club and spread his message of hope and optimism for New York’s recovery.

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April 15, 2021

Andrew Yang To Clean Up the Placard Abuse Mess After Years of "a Lot of Talk and Little Action"

Said Andrew Yang, “For years, our city government has sat by while the placard system has run amok. There has been a lot of talk and little action. That will change under my administration. Drivers who use placards – real or fake – shouldn’t feel as if they have license to park illegally, on sidewalks, or in bike lanes. We live in a crowded city and we have to work together to create safe, efficient streets for everyone.”

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April 13, 2021

Andrew Yang Announces Policy to Care for NYC’s COVID-19 Long Haulers

Said Andrew Yang, “There have been 885,000 total cases of COVID-19 in NYC, and nearly 32,000 deaths. But one thing we haven’t talked about enough is that for those fortunate enough to survive the virus, there are serious lasting effects. Roughly 10% of Covid-19 patients experience significant symptoms lasting longer than 3 weeks – sometimes months. These ‘long-haulers’ will need help with the lasting effects of this disease, including mental, physical and emotional support.”

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April 12, 2021

We Are Going to Our Build Way Out of This Crisis & Bring NYC Into the 21st Century

Today, Andrew Yang broke ground on a new battery storage system in Williamsburg, New York developed by Microgrids Network (MGN). Projects like MGN’s new battery storage system will help New York City reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and transition to a clean economy. As NYSERDA has highlighted, battery energy storage solutions are essential to a resilient and reliable power grid, the adoption of sustainable energy generation, and a clean energy economy.

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April 07, 2021

New Era Democrats Pick Andrew Yang to Lead New York Into a New Era

Today, the New Era Democrats (NED), a citywide political organization based in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City.

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April 05, 2021

Andrew Yang Releases Broadway & Live Performance Revival Plan

Following Broadway’s first wave of reopening over this past weekend, Andrew Yang today released his Broadway & Live Performance Revival Plan at a press conference at Greenroom 42 where Lillias White’s cabaret is showing.

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April 04, 2021

Andrew Yang Releases Open Streets Policy; Commits to Funding and Making the Program Permanent; Meets Voters at Two Open Streets Locations

Yesterday, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for Mayor of NYC, visited two Open Streets locations to meet with voters and tout his Open Streets plan to make the program permanent, more equitable, and well funded. He visited 5th Avenue in Park Slope and Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights.

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April 01, 2021

Catch Him If You Can: A Day in the Life of Andrew Yang

Spring has sprung early and the mood is clear: New Yorkers are ready for the city to be safely full of energy again. Only one campaign is everywhere with a message of hope and optimism -- and that’s Andrew Yang’s. 

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March 31, 2021

Andrew Yang Calls for Green Energy Plant in Long Island City, Creating 1,000 Jobs and Establishing a Model for Green Energy Districts

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for Mayor of NYC, joined local leaders and community members to call for the development and construction of the River Green Power (RGP) plant in Long Island City. 

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March 29, 2021

Yang Calls on Mayor De Blasio To Invest Federal COVID Relief Funding Wisely, Save for Future Budget Shortfalls

This morning, Andrew Yang held a press conference outside of City Hall urging Mayor de Blasio to spend incoming federal funds from the American Rescue Plan wisely, and with an eye towards projected future budget shortfalls.

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March 26, 2021

Andrew Yang Leads Among Hispanics in New Univision Poll

With 88 days left until the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primaries, Andrew Yang has taken a lead among Hispanic voters, according to a new Univision poll.

According to the poll, Andrew Yang has the support of 30% of Hispanic voters in New York, and holds a commanding 20 point lead over Eric Adams who is at 10%. Adams is followed by Dianne Morales at 6%, Kathryn Garcia and Scott Stringer at 5%, Maya Wiley and Shaun Donovan at 3% and Ray McGuire at 2%.

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March 23, 2021

Andrew Yang Personally Files Petition Signatures With Board of Elections Thanks to Massive Campaign Volunteer Operation

In under three weeks of petitioning, New York City Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang personally handed in his over 9,000 signatures today, an all-volunteer effort powered by the campaign’s grassroots army of volunteers.

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March 22, 2021

Andrew Yang and Assembly Member Latrice Walker Urge New Yorkers to Avoid Cashing Stimulus Checks at High-Fee Check Cashing Services; Recommend Depositing Checks at Banks or Credit Unions Instead

Today, Andrew Yang and Assembly Member Latrice Walker came together outside union-owned Amalgamated Bank in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, to call on New Yorkers to avoid check cashing services and to instead deposit their stimulus checks at financial institutions that provide no- or low-fee checking account options.

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March 16, 2021

New York State Assembly Member Daniel Rosenthal Endorses Andrew Yang For Mayor of New York City

Today, New York State Assembly Member Daniel Rosenthal endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City. 

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March 15, 2021

Kathryn Garcia and Andrew Yang Commit to Sponsor NYC App Challenge to Implement Garcia’s Plan for a Single Small Business City Permit

Today, Democratic candidates for Mayor of NYC Andrew Yang and Kathryn Garcia announced they were jointly committing to cut red tape and eliminate bureaucracy for small businesses to reopen in New York City. The candidates made the joint announcement outside of Silicon Harlem, a social venture designed to transform Harlem into a technology and innovation hub, and were joined by Silicon Harlem CEO and co-founder Clayton Banks, as well as Julie Samuels, Founder and Executive Director of tech nonprofit Tech:NYC.

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March 14, 2021

Campaign Strategy Memo: 60 Days Down, 100 To Go – Andrew Yang’s Mayoral Momentum

The story of the first 60 days of Andrew Yang’s mayoral campaign is not a story about New Yorkers knowing too little about Andrew. It’s a story about New Yorkers knowing a lot about Andrew. 

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March 12, 2021

Week in Review: Andrew Meets With Terrence Floyd, Calls For Subway Fare Holiday, And Nets Freelancers Co-Endorsement As Race Heats Up

A beautiful week here in the City and this campaign is just heating up. Andrew met with activist Terrence Floyd – George Floyd’s brother – to discuss the need for increased police accountability; he continued his mass transit push by calling for a “fare holiday” during Memorial Day week; and he received the co-endorsement by the Freelancers Union with Maya Wiley.

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March 11, 2021

Freelancers Union Co-Endorses Andrew Yang and Maya Wiley for Mayor of New York City

Today, the Freelancers Union co-endorsed Andrew Yang and Maya Wiley for Mayor of New York City. 

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March 09, 2021

Andrew Yang Calls on the MTA to Grant a Fare Holiday for Memorial Day Week to Jumpstart NYC’s Economic Recovery and Bring New Yorkers and Tourists Back to the Subway

Today, Andrew Yang called on the MTA to grant a one week subway “fare holiday” beginning May 28th, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. By investing a tiny fraction of the $10 billion the MTA is slated to soon receive from the federal government, the MTA can finally jumpstart lagging ridership and give more NYC families the extra money they need to spend on entertainment, restaurants, and other small businesses across the city during the unofficial start to summer.

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March 07, 2021

Week In Review: Andrew Talks Hate Crimes, Pulls Noodles At Xi'an Famous Foods, Goes To The Movies As Theaters Reopen

What a week. Andrew let the incredible workers at Xi'an Famous Foods know he has their back -- and, briefly on Friday, their wok [Fox 5]. He had Caribbean food with Council Member Vanessa Gibson in the Bronx. He petitioned outside the Barclays Center. He touted the reopening of movie theaters and had a date night with Evelyn.

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March 01, 2021

Andrew Yang Appoints André Richardson as Senior Advisor for Politics & Strategy

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, announced that André Richardson, a leading Democratic political operative with one of the most enviable win records in the state, has joined the campaign as Senior Advisor for Politics and Strategy.

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February 28, 2021

Week In Review: Standing Against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Five Borough NY Recovery Tour, and Policies To Overcome The COVID Crisis

Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for Mayor of New York, visited all five boroughs this week to outline his recovery priorities and to connect with New Yorkers about how to overcome the current crisis. His policy plans, work to stop hate crimes now, Staten Island Ferry de-escalation efforts, and campaign’s momentum are highlighted below.

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February 27, 2021

Andrew Yang Statement Regarding Anti-Asian Hate Crimes in New York City

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, released the following statement following a surge in violent hate crimes against Asian Americans:

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February 27, 2021

Statement From NYC Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang

Tonight Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of NYC, released the following statement:

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February 26, 2021

Andrew Yang Visits Staten Island to Tour Businesses and Union Bus Depot; Releases Staten Island Transit Plan

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for mayor of NYC, will continue his five borough tour, taking the ferry to Staten Island to meet with public officials, visit businesses, tour the Castleton bus depot, and release his policy proposal to enhance public transportation and infrastructure on Staten Island.

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February 25, 2021

Andrew Yang Visiting Small Businesses in Flushing

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for mayor of NYC, will continue his five borough tour for New York City Recovery Week in Queens.

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February 24, 2021

Andrew Yang Endorses Marjorie Velázquez for Council As Pair Calls for ‘Big Apple Corps’ to Mobilize 10,000 Young Adults to Tutor New York City’s At-Risk Students

Today, February 24, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for mayor of NYC, endorsed Marjorie Velázquez in her race for NYC Council District 13. Together, the pair announced support for a policy Yang plans to pursue in his administration that would mobilize 10,000 recent college graduates to serve in The Big Apple Corps, tutoring New York City children who have experienced learning loss because of the pandemic.

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February 23, 2021

Andrew Yang Continues NYC Recovery Week With LGBTQ+ Nightlife Roundtable in Manhattan

Today, February 23rd, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for mayor of NYC, will continue his five borough tour of local businesses for the campaign’s New York City Recovery Week, visiting NYC’s oldest continuously-operating gay bar, Julius’ Bar, in the West Village.

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February 23, 2021

Andrew Yang Visits LGBTQ+ Establishments to Discuss Their Economic and Cultural Importance for a Strong Recovery

Today, February 23, Andrew Yang visited Julius’ Bar in the West Village today as part of his five borough Recovery Week tour. He met with the owners of the Stonewall Inn, Julius’ Bar, and The Cubby Hole.

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February 22, 2021

Andrew Yang Kicks Off Five Borough Recovery Week, Calls for Allowing Gyms to Expand Capacity Safely and Joins Black Business Owners in Calling for Food Delivery Apps to Share Data with Restaurants

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for mayor of NYC, began his five borough Recovery Week in Brooklyn.

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February 22, 2021

Andrew Yang Launches NYC Recovery Week With Five Borough Local Business Tour

Today, February 22nd, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for mayor of NYC, will kick off a five borough tour of local businesses for the campaign’s New York City Recovery Week, starting with two beloved Black-owned businesses in Brooklyn.

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February 19, 2021

Andrew Yang to Join NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at NYS Assembly Member Ron Kim’s Town Hall Addressing Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans and Leaders from the Asian American Federation and Center for Anti-Violence Education

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, announced he will be be a featured panelist in a town hall hosted by NYS Assemblymember Ron Kim, alongside fellow panelists NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Jo-Ann Yoo, Executive Director of the Asian American Federation, and Rej Joo, of the Center for Anti-Violence Education.

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February 17, 2021

Andrew Yang Announces Plan to Create America’s First City-Backed Financial Institution In NYC

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, announced his proposal for establishing The People’s Bank of New York (PBNY), which would be the nation’s first city-backed financial institution.

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February 17, 2021

Uptown Democratic Club Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City

Today, the Uptown Democratic Club (UDC) endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City.

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February 16, 2021

Campaign Memo: Launching Y4NY Get Out the Vax (GOTVax)

It’s been almost a year since this pandemic took our City by surprise. As an emergency medicine physician, wife and mom, I have been working alongside my fellow health care workers, my patients, their families and other New Yorkers every step of the way. Even with the vaccine, our fight is far from over. 

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February 15, 2021

Campaign Memo: 11k Donors Power Campaign Past Matching Threshold + 3,500 Volunteers Sign Up in 30 Days

In just the first month since Andrew Yang announced his candidacy for Mayor of New York City, we have built a massive and growing network of grassroots support across all five boroughs that has brought thousands of New Yorkers into the political process who share Andrew’s vision for a robust and equitable recovery to build New York City back how it deserves to be, not as it was. Our campaign has generated a groundswell of enthusiasm and activism from New Yorkers of all backgrounds and ideologies as we move towards the Democratic Primary election on June 22nd. Andrew is running a campaign both in person and online that reflects where most New Yorkers are. While the other campaigns have tried to make the case that Andrew is only benefiting from high name recognition, the metrics in the race prove it goes far beyond that, and that Andrew has a powerful and organic connection with voters. None of the below even tries to account for RCV, which we believe will benefit Andrew greatly. Because we don’t fall into one traditional “lane”, we expect to take some voters from every lane as first, second or third choice.

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February 12, 2021

Andrew Yang: ‘Bars and restaurants need to be at the center of New York’s recovery plans’

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, called on the City and State to take action on a number of  measures aimed at saving New York City’s restaurants, bars and nightlife venues that have been crushed by COVID-19.

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February 11, 2021

Andrew Yang Names David Schwartz As Jewish Community Outreach Director

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for Mayor of NYC, announced the appointment of David Schwartz as Yang for NY’s Jewish Community Outreach Director.

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February 09, 2021

Andrew Yang Backs Calls for Plan to Reopen Coney Island Amusement Park

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, joined Brooklyn Council Member Mark Treyger and local business leaders in calling on the State to issue guidance that would allow Coney Island Amusement park to reopen in time for the summer season.

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February 08, 2021

Andrew Yang: ‘Means testing stimulus checks is cruel, bad policy’

With news that Congress is considering lowering the $1,400 direct stimulus income threshold from $75,000 to $50,000, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York, released the following statement:

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February 07, 2021

Andrew Yang Calls for Laws Aimed at Reducing the 300 Miles of Scaffolding Littering NYC

Today, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, Andrew Yang, announced his support for proposals  to drastically curb the amount of scaffolding that litter the City’s streets.

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February 05, 2021

Andrew Yang and Congressman Torres Release Green Revolution Plan for Public Housing, Propose Democratizing NYCHA Leadership

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, announced  the first part of his plan to rebuild and reform the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). In addition to fighting for the necessary funding from the State and Federal government, Yang is pledging to invest in a Green New Deal for public housing in NYC, including abolishing carbon pollution by eliminating gas in all NYCHA developments, drastically accelerating deep energy retrofits, and committing to adding solar power to every NYCHA roof by 2030.

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February 04, 2021

Andrew Yang Releases Statement on Rising Subway Crime

Today, Andrew Yang, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City, released the following statement:

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February 03, 2021

Andrew Yang Calls for Increased Access to COVID Vaccine in Top 10% Hardest Hit NYC Zip Codes

Today, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of NYC, Andrew Yang, called on the City of New York to expand eligibility for the vaccine to include all people 40 years of age and older, beginning with those who live in the top 10% zip codes hit hardest by COVID-19 and aggressively expanding over time as supply allows. Yang also called for increased access to the vaccine in these areas through local outreach, easily accessible distribution and on-site registration.

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February 02, 2021

Update From Yang For NY Campaign

Today, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of NYC, Andrew Yang, released the following statement:

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January 31, 2021

Andrew Yang Blasts Staggering Racial Inequality in NYC Vaccine Distribution Following Release of Demographic Data

Following the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) release of vaccine distribution data broken down by demographic information, Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for Mayor of New York City, has released the following statement:

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January 27, 2021

Manhattan Council Member Margaret Chin Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City

Today, Council Member Margaret Chin of Manhattan endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City.

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January 26, 2021

Andrew Yang Releases NYC Racial Equity in Healthcare Policy, Seeking an End to Disparities In Health Outcomes

Today, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City Andrew Yang released a policy proposal for fostering greater equity in health policy in New York City.

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January 22, 2021

Andrew Yang Releases NYC Public Health Plan, Calling for ‘Marshall Plan’ to Increase Access to COVID Vaccine

Today, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of NYC Andrew Yang released his first proposal for public health policy in New York City.

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January 19, 2021

Update From Yang For NY Campaign

Below is a campaign update from the Yang for NY campaign:

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January 18, 2021

Martin Luther King III Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City

Today, Martin Luther King III endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City. Martin Luther King III is the son of civil rights legend Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and has followed in his father’s footsteps as a key figure in advancing civil and human rights, including his father’s vision for a basic income. Andrew Yang and Martin Luther King III campaigned together in Georgia for newly elected Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock.

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January 17, 2021

Congressman Ritchie Torres, NYC Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Call on Big Banks to Provide Access to Low-Income and Immigrant Communities

Today, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of NYC Andrew Yang joined with Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres to call on big banks to allow low-income and immigrant communities to open bank accounts using IDNYC which would dramatically reduce the number of unbanked and underbanked New Yorkers.

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January 15, 2021

Queens Assemblymember Ron Kim Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City

Today, Assemblymember Ron Kim of Queens, a progressive anti-poverty champion, endorsed Andrew Yang for Mayor of New York City. Assemblymember Kim is the representative for New York’s 40th Assembly district and the first and only Korean-American ever elected to the New York State Legislature. A progressive anti-poverty champion, Kim has been an unwavering and lifelong advocate for the people of Queens.

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January 14, 2021

Andrew Yang Launches Campaign for NYC Mayor, Pledges to Create the Largest Basic Income Program in U.S. History

Today, entrepreneur, non-profit executive, and former Democratic Presidential Candidate, Andrew Yang, launched his campaign for Mayor of New York City. Yang announced his campaign alongside his wife, Evelyn, and two sons, at a press conference in Morningside Park, two blocks away from his first apartment in Upper Manhattan.

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