NYC Mayoral Candidates Make Their Pitch at the West Indian Day Parade

The 58th annual West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn drew over a million attendees, including several NYC mayoral candidates vying for the Caribbean vote. The event, held on Monday, saw candidates engaging with the large crowd.

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Key Candidate Moments:

• Zohran Mamdani: Engaged with supporters and addressed the crowd, shouting out various Caribbean islands.
• Andrew Cuomo: Marked the 10th anniversary of the death of his aide, Carey Gabay, who was killed during J'Ouvert celebrations in 2015. Cuomo highlighted Gabay's community service and commitment to New York.
• Eric Adams: Highlighted the NYPD's role in ensuring a safe parade and celebrated the city's workers, emphasizing the importance of the labor movement to New York City.
• Curtis Sliwa: Emphasized his strong ties to Crown Heights and the Caribbean community, promising continued support if elected.

Further Reading:

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• In NYC mayor's race, candidates trade shots over super PACs and tout efforts by their volunteers

The vibrant celebration in Brooklyn continued well into the evening.