NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine is officially throwing his hat in the ring for the 2025 New York City comptroller race, announcing his campaign on Thursday.
Levine had been gearing up for the run since August, when he launched a comptroller campaign account to start fundraising. So far, he’s pulled in over $100,000 in contributions, according to official records.
Levine is set to hold a press conference at 12 p.m. at Brooklyn Borough Hall to formally announce his candidacy. His entry adds even more heat to what’s shaping up to be a competitive Democratic primary, with Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan already in the race. Brooklyn state Sen. Kevin Parker, who recently opened a campaign account, is also considering a run.
“Later today, I'll be officially announcing my candidacy to be the next Comptroller of NYC,” Levine wrote on X. “I will use the powers of the office to address our city's historic crisis of affordability and livability, and to restore broken confidence in government.”
In an interview with the Daily News, Levine said “I have the relevant technical background. But what I am most proud of is that I have, over my career, seen big problems in this city and mobilized to address them successfully,” referring to his role as the main sponsor of the “Right to Counsel” program as a City Council member, which provides low-income New Yorkers with free legal representation in Housing Court.
Levine has received endorsements from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn District Leader Jenna Bimbi and Assembly Member Maritza Davila.