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Dear John, We’ve just crossed a major milestone: our campaign hit the $8.3 million spending cap under New York City’s public matching funds system — a clear sign of the grassroots energy and overwhelming support behind Brad’s candidacy. This means we now have the resources we need to communicate Brad’s bold, progressive vision, take on the corruption and chaos of the Adams-Cuomo era, and win. And that’s not the only big news from the week… Last Friday, State Senator Liz Krueger — Chair of the Senate Finance Committee and one of New York’s most respected voices for responsible, values-based governance — announced her full endorsement of Brad as her #1 choice for Mayor. Standing outside a grocery store on the Upper East Side, she said it best: “We need responsible stewardship by principled, intelligent people who understand the job. That’s Brad.”
We also rolled out major new endorsements from New York Communities for Change, TWU Local 320, Community Voices Heard Power, Sunrise Movement, City Council Member Shahana Hanif, and Assemblymembers Bobby Carroll and Monique Chandler-Waterman. Brad also received more endorsements from grassroots organizations, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Democrats and Climate Changemakers Brooklyn. Momentum is growing where it matters. At the “New Mayor, New Media” forum hosted by Crain’s last week, Brad made the case for clean, competent leadership. That’s leadership rooted in experience, not ego. While Cuomo still leads in the polls, Brad is the candidate best positioned to unite the city and take on the old guard — and win. Brad also sat down with Bradley Tusk on the “Race to Gracie Mansion” podcast, where he laid out his thoughtful, pragmatic plans to move the city forward. They discussed Brad’s promise to end homelessness for New Yorkers with serious mental illness, his idea for a “Yelp for NYCHA” app that would bring transparency and accountability to public housing repairs, and how to pair bold policy with a balanced budget. Meanwhile, the media continues to take notice of Brad’s clarity, compassion, and command of the issues. The New York Times and WNYC both spotlighted his leadership on combating antisemitism without weaponizing it — and his call for nuance and empathy amid the Israel-Gaza debate. FOX5’s Politics Unusual aired a full segment about Brad’s candidacy and leadership, while Politico emphasized his strength in ranked-choice voting and his ability to unify voters who want to leave corruption behind. All week long, Brad was out and about in every corner of the city. In the Bronx, Brad met up with 504 Democrats to highlight the challenges New Yorkers with disabilities face while using public transit. Later in Queens, Brad attended a breakfast with faith and community leaders hosted by Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson. They discussed the issues facing the Rockaway Peninsula community, and Brad read the story of Joseph from Genesis, Chapters 40 and 41. As we continue honoring AAPI Heritage Month, Brad launched his comprehensive AAPI agenda and community listening tour in Chinatown, and was endorsed by Chinatown District Leader Justin Yu. Brad pledged to deliver safety, opportunity, and inclusion for AAPI New Yorkers through investments in language access, education, small businesses, and public safety.
Coming up: Brad challenged U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis to a debate on May 28 to defend her vote on cutting Medicaid. Regardless of whether she shows or not, Brad will be at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on 4th Ave in Brooklyn on Wednesday night to discuss what's at stake. You are most definitely invited, so please RSVP here. Brad will also be around this weekend in communities all around the city — including Saturday canvasses with UAW, WFP, and Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Sunday morning canvasses with Phara Souffrant Forrest. He can’t wait to stop by the Loisada Festival on Sunday, and to cap off the weekend with a stop at the Israelis for Peace: Immediate Ceasefire Rally on Sunday afternoon. Please join Brad at any of these events! Finally, I would be remiss if I ended this email without acknowledging the horrific, anti-semitic violence that took place in Washington DC on Wednesday night. As always, Brad was able to put a lot of what we are all feeling into words on Thursday. May the memories of Yaron and Sarah be a blessing and may we all live in peace. With five weeks to go, we have the message, the momentum — and now, the money. Let’s get to work! Alison Alison Hirsh
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