NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Just days before their first debate, several Democratic candidates for mayor of New York City are receiving some high-profile endorsements.
Andrew Yang has won the backing of Congresswoman Grace Meng, the highest-ranking Asian-American elected official in New York.
"When people see Andrew Yang they know that he is the person that will bring hope back to this city," Meng said.
Asian Americans are a powerful voting bloc, representing up to 10% of voters in previous New York City elections.
Former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia has won the endorsement of the New York Times, saying she is the candidate "who best understands how to get New York back on its feet and has the temperament and the experience to do so."
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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has been endorsed by the conservative-leaning New York Post.
"Politics go out the window when you see a city that's dangerous," the former NYPD officer said.
The teachers union, meanwhile, is sticking by Comptroller Scott Stringer despite sexual harassment allegations against him.
"We're going to win the Democratic nomination for mayor because teachers vote, teachers work, teachers know what's at stake, and we are not going to have a government by Twitter," Stringer said.
The union will launch a multi-million ad blitz in support of Stringer on Tuesday.
The first Democratic mayoral debate is Thursday night. The Republican candidates will debate on May 26.