State Senator Jessica Ramos, known for blocking billionaire Steve Cohen’s $8 billion casino proposal in her Queens district, has now entered the 2025 New York City mayoral race. Ramos, representing Jackson Heights and Corona, is the first woman and the fourth major candidate to challenge Mayor Eric Adams. With Adams facing scandals and low approval among Latino voters, Ramos, the daughter of Colombian immigrants, aims to restore public trust in City Hall.
A labor advocate, Ramos has championed safety protections for retail workers but faces challenges in fundraising and citywide name recognition compared to her opponents, who include Comptroller Brad Lander, former Comptroller Scott Stringer, and fellow State Senator Zellnor Myrie. Mayor Adams, with $3 million already in his campaign fund, remains ahead financially.🀰
(PHOTO: JESSICA RAMOS FOR MAYOR-YOUTUBE)
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