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Carlos Menchaca, masked, at the 59th Street Station in New York City

NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Carlos Menchaca

April 28, 2021

“Because so much starts with the written and the observed world, the community as a whole can start imagining, envisioning through the power of words.” More

Maya Wiley speaking to a person in a coffee shop

NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Maya Wiley

April 28, 2021

“This high stakes, professionalized sense of arts and culture. . . it’s something that we have to change, particularly when we think of who our student populations are.” More

Scott Stringer handing a campaign flyer to a constituent

NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Scott Stringer

April 28, 2021

“New York City’s arts, culture, and entertainment are essential to our future. . . There will be no recovery for NYC without a vibrant arts and culture industry.” More

Dianne Morales speaking to a constituent on the street

NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Dianne Morales

April 28, 2021

“The literary arts are about healing. . . taking care of our people and elevating the voices of the communities that I have committed to centering in my campaign.” More

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NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Shaun Donovan

April 28, 2021

“Unless we can show the world that [New York City is] back as a city of arts and culture, we will never be the city that we can be.” More

Eric Adams handing a face mask to a constituent

NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Eric Adams

April 28, 2021

“We need the literary arts now more than ever and dollars from the federal government. . . We need to institutionalize the support of our literary community.” More

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New York City Mayoral Candidates Commit to Supporting Literary Arts

Press ReleaseApril 28, 2021

With just three months to go until the primary, contenders for New York City mayor have proclaimed their commitment to financially supporting writers and the literary arts if elected. More

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