NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is joining the race for mayor of the Big Apple, he announced on Tuesday.
Lander will run against current Mayor Eric Adams, who is up for reelection in November 2025.
"Mayor Adams promised to get stuff done but, every day, I hear from people all across the five boroughs that he's not getting the stuff done that really matters to New Yorkers," Lander said in an interview on PIX11 Morning News.
The issues he's focusing on include creating better management at City Hall, addressing the mental health crisis and climate emergencies, affordable housing and bringing New Yorkers together, according to his campaign website.
"The city's future demands better leadership now," Lander said.
Former Comptroller Scott Stringer and New York state Sen. Zellnor Myrie have also thrown their hats into the race.
"I've got a real track record of delivering results in the controller's office," Lander responded when asked what sets him apart from Stringer and Myrie. "We've protected retirement security of our teachers and cops and firefighters. We've had really successful investments of the $275 billion and we've invested in affordable housing, in small businesses."
Lander also addressed his working relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul. He recently filed two lawsuits against Hochul's ruling to pause congestion pricing.
"We disagreed on the best way to make sure we're funding the subway and getting the trains to run on time," Lander said. "That's what the future of working New York demands. But, of course, you could disagree respectfully on the issues and still work hard together for results."
Lander also discussed the advice and consent bill recently passed by City Council and safety in the city.
"We're hungry for a city that delivers results," Lander said.
Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.
