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Statement from Michael Blake on December 31, 2024.  My heart is with the people of Puerto Rico today as they face another massive power outage, especially as we prepare to enter the New Year. It’s heartbreaking to see our brothers and sisters on the island continue to struggle with an unreliable energy system.New York City and the Blake...

Statement from Michael Blake on December 16, 2024.  Today, New York City’s Campaign Finance Board made the right decision to deny public matching funds to Eric Adams, who is under federal indictment for taking bribes, concealing foreign donations, and defrauding New Yorkers. Since the CFB doesn’t trust him, neither should you.  A key allegation in  Adams’ indictment is straw...

Statement from Michael Blake on December 13, 2024.  We Won’t Back Down We made it clear once again that we stand with New York Immigrants and following the law while Eric Adams sits with deporters, again showing his lack of constitutional respect. While standing with organizations on the front line of justice such as mMake the Road New...

Statement from Michael Blake on December 6, 2024.  We must remember that Eric Adams has always been a Trump- lite Republican and, just like Trump, he changed parties because it would help him advance his own career. Let’s also remember that Eric Adams chose to be a Republican under the now-bankrupt Rudy Giuliani era, another beacon of law and...

Former Bronx Assembly Member Michael Blake announces 2025 NYC mayoral run, criticizes Eric Adams | BronxTimes | By Sadie Brown | November 27, 2024 | Read the Article Here Former Bronx State Assembly Member Rev. Michael Blake (D) announced Tuesday that he will run for NYC Mayor in 2025. Blake, who represented Assembly District 79 from January...