The new campaign co-manager, Sasha Neha Ahuja, criticized the candidate in 2019 after he was accused of gender discrimination, writing, “Wish I could say it was unbelievable.” Source: New York Times
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Mayoral Candidates Share New York Moments
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
People running for the office have always faced questions about how much of a New Yorker they are. Here’s what some of the current crop said. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Says He Has Tested Positive for the Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
Mr. Yang, a New York mayoral candidate who had suspended in-person events after a campaign staff member had tested positive, said he was experiencing mild symptoms. Source: New York Times
Who’s the Front-Runner? 5 Takeaways From the First Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
Questions about the Yang campaign’s treatment of women and Citigroup’s role in the mortgage crisis created moments of friction among the New York City contenders. Source: New York Times
Did Candidates Flee to Vacation Homes? 5 Highlights From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2021
Questions surrounding candidates’ second homes, ranked-choice voting and ties to casino interests arose in New York’s mayoral contest. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Is Quarantining After Aide Tests Positive for Virus
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2021
Mr. Yang, who had been vigorously campaigning for New York City mayor, will halt all in-person events. Source: New York Times
On King Holiday, New York’s Mayoral Hopefuls Vie for Attention
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2021
With the Rev. Al Sharpton playing host in Harlem, the crowded field of Democratic candidates tried to sell themselves and inspire a battered city. Source: New York Times
Rivals Mock Andrew Yang: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2021
Andrew Yang’s visit to a “bodega” drew digs from other contenders, and his entry in the New York City’s race seemed to shake up the contest. Source: New York Times
Cash Is Pouring Into the N.Y.C. Mayoral Race. Here’s Who Has the Most.
By Gotham Rex on January 15, 2021
Eric Adams and Scott Stringer, two of the best-known candidates, have been joined by two other hopefuls in qualifying for public matching funds. Source: New York Times
Yang’s Rivals in the Mayoral Race Co-opt His Signature Idea
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
Andrew Yang favors a modified version of universal basic income that would provide payments of about $2,000 to a half million of the poorest New Yorkers. Source: New York Times
Under Attack, Andrew Yang Explains His Family’s Escape From NY
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
Andrew Yang said that his family decided to leave the city during the pandemic in part to help his autistic son “adapt to our new normal.” Source: New York Times
Can Andrew Yang Make It in New York City Politics?
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
Mr. Yang has name recognition, fund-raising ability and some different ideas on how to run a government. How will that play in a city ravaged by the pandemic? Source: New York Times
NYC Mayor's Race Highlights: Yang and Rose to Run
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2020
As Kathryn Garcia and Shaun Donovan officially launched their campaigns last week, two newcomers, Andrew Yang and Rep. Max Rose, seemed poised to soon join them. Source: New York Times
Is Andrew Yang Running for N.Y.C. Mayor? All Signs Point to Yes
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
The former Democratic presidential candidate is meeting with New York City power brokers and telling them he intends to enter the race to succeed Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times