Candidate: New York City Mayor

Javon Terell Ross (I)

Javon Terell Ross is a man of God called to serve Jesus Christ, humanity, and his homeland. Having honorably served as an active duty U.S. Marine (1998 to 2007), Javon is rated as a 100% Service-Connected Marine Combat Disabled Veteran, due to Activities while operating under Executive Order 12333. His vast post-military professional experience includes working for and with various executive federal departments and other private military companies, both foreign and domestic. He imagines a community that renders respect in love; reformation in love; and restoration in love.

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By Adam Daly

a man and a woman speaking in microphones. Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani.

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By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Councilwoman Joann Ariola defended her decision to support a vote overriding Mayor Eric Adams's veto of legislation that would decriminalize illegal street vending.

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Ariola defends flip on illegal street vending legislation after supporting Council’s veto override

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Deliveristas rally at City Hall for protections ahead of vote to block delivery apps from firing without cause

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By Shea Vance

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City Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes of legislation to decriminalize street vending, raise minimum wage for grocery delivery workers

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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By Shane O'Brien

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By Antonio Reynoso

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By Robert Pozarycki & Ethan Stark-Miller

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By Adam Daly

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaking in front of microphones

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By Ethan Stark-Miller

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By Ethan Stark-Miller

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By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Demonstrators protesting against the mayor’s plan to shift public-sector retirees to Medicare Advantage on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

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By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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By Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Eric Adams speaking at podium

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By Ethan Stark-Miller

Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani

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By Ethan Stark-Miller

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By Adam Daly & Ethan Stark-Miller

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