Andrew Yang announces his run for New York Mayor during a press conference in Morningside Park on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen).
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NEW YORK (77 WABC) – Andrew Yang officially announced his candidacy for the Mayor of New York City.
Taking to twitter, the former Democratic presidential contender said in a video Wednesday night, “I’m running for mayor for my two boys, for you, and for every New Yorker. Let’s fight for a future New York City that we can all be proud of.”
I moved to New York City 25 years ago. I came of age, fell in love, and became a father here. Seeing our City in so much pain breaks my heart.
Let’s fight for a future New York City that we can be proud of – together. Join us at https://t.co/TGnxwuBiHB pic.twitter.com/n9zxPybgbh
— Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) January 14, 2021
The 46-year-old tech entrepreneur held his first press conference this morning just outside Morningside Park. Yang said, “I launched a presidential campaign that not too many people were calling for before it happened, but turned into a movement with millions of Americans rallying around universal basic income and a new economy that works for us, the people”
Earlier this morning on Bernie & Sid, Bernard McGuirk said Yang is “the best of the bad bunch on the Democrat side.”
On the @bernieandsid show today, Bernie and Sid breakdown why @AndrewYang may be the best choice for the New Mayor of New York City.
Listen live now: https://t.co/tQuyCAVikc pic.twitter.com/WUyzHUKPCR— TalkRadio 77 WABC (@77WABCradio) January 14, 2021
A few dozen New Yorkers filed campaign paperwork ranging from career politicians to total newcomers.
