In Crowded N.Y.C. Mayor's Race, Zellnor Myrie Needs a Breakthrough
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Zellnor Myrie, a state senator and Afro-Latino candidate for New York mayor, emphasizes his relatable background and proposes progressive policies such as building one million homes and providing free after-school care. He aims to connect with ordinary New Yorkers who face affordability issues, criticizing front-runner Andrew Cuomo for being out of touch with their struggles. Despite his experience and proposals, Myrie remains in the second tier of candidates according to polls, trailing behind Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani.
Zellnor Myrie emphasizes the need for a mayor who truly understands ordinary New Yorkers' struggles, contrasting himself with Andrew Cuomo's lack of relatability.
Mr. Myrie advocates for significant housing reforms, proposing one million new homes and free universal after-school care, yet faces challenges in securing voter support.
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