City of Yes is a set of proposed zoning changes in New York City intended to update rules on housing, energy, and business use. The plan would modify density limits, parking requirements, and permitting processes. Its stated purpose is to bring zoning regulations in line with current city needs.
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A state assembly member from Queens and the Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani is a progressive leader and former housing counselor. Born in Uganda and raised in New York City, he has championed affordable housing, free public transit, and a $30 minimum wage. If elected, Mamdani would be NYC’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, running on a platform to make the city more affordable and equitable.
Former three-term New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is running as an independent on the "Fight and Deliver" ticket after losing the Democratic primary. With a long career in public service (including roles as HUD Secretary and Attorney General) Cuomo’s campaign centers on restoring trust, managing affordability, and leveraging executive experience to address the city’s challenges.
Curtis Sliwa is the Republican nominee and founder of the Guardian Angels, a well-known civilian crime prevention group. A longtime radio host and activist, Sliwa’s campaign focuses on public safety, repealing the “City of Yes” housing policy, and boosting investment in the outer boroughs. He is recognized for his signature red beret and decades of community involvement.
The current mayor of New York City, Eric Adams is a former NYPD captain and Brooklyn Borough President who is running for re-election as an independent. Known for his tough-on-crime stance and efforts to boost public safety, Adams is the city’s second Black mayor. He touts his experience leading the city through crises and emphasizes pragmatic solutions on crime, housing, and economic recovery.
Michael Henry (Queens) is a commercial litigator and founder of a law firm specializing in creditor bankruptcy and commercial litigation, with prior experience in the mortgage industry and representation of asylum-seekers. He was the Republican nominee for New York State Attorney General in 2022 (losing with about 45% to Letitia James’s 55%) and has formally filed to run again in 2026, positioning himself as a reform candidate focused on crime, bail laws, and political accountability.
Letitia James is the current New York State Attorney General, first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022 with about 55% of the vote. A former New York City Public Advocate and City Council member, she is a Democrat known for pursuing high-profile cases against former President Trump, the NRA, and large corporations. She positions herself as a champion of civil rights, government transparency, and consumer protection, and is expected to seek a third term in 2026.