New York City has always been a beacon of opportunity. It's where many families, like those of Zellnor Myrie, came to build better lives. Myrie's parents moved from Costa Rica nearly 50 years ago, seeking work and a brighter future. They found it in New York, where Myrie was born and raised. He attended public schools, eventually graduating from Cornell Law School. His journey highlights the opportunities New York once offered.

However, those opportunities are fading. Today, the average home price in New York is a million dollars. This makes homeownership a distant dream for many, including Myrie and his wife. Even his father, a retired special education teacher, was priced out of the city. This stark reality is pushing many New Yorkers out.

Myrie is running for mayor to change this. He wants to make New York affordable again for working and middle-class families. His plan? Build one million homes over the next decade. This ambitious goal aims to drive down housing costs and keep New Yorkers in their city. He believes that incremental changes won't cut it. Bold action is needed.

Myrie's plan isn't just about housing. It's about revitalizing communities. He wants to transform empty office towers into mixed-income housing and create new neighborhoods on underutilized land. He also plans to strengthen NYCHA and expand the Right to Counsel program. This will help homeowners facing eviction and victims of deed theft.

But housing isn't the only issue. Childcare is a major concern for families. Many are leaving the city because of it. Myrie proposes free, universal after-school programs and full-day pre-K and 3-K until 6:00 p. m. This will give working parents the support they need.

Safety is another critical issue. As a lifelong subway rider, Myrie knows that public spaces feel chaotic. He plans to increase the NYPD headcount and promote more detectives. He also wants to deploy police-clinician teams to patrol the subway system around the clock. This will ensure that New Yorkers in distress get the help they need.

New York is at a crossroads. This election will shape the city's future. Myrie believes that the same old politicians won't solve the city's problems. He's offering bold, new solutions. He wants to rebuild New York, making it a place where families can thrive.

Myrie's campaign is all about ambitious plans. He wants to deliver one million homes and Afterschool for All. He believes these solutions will ensure that families like his can build a life in New York. If you're tired of the same old politics, Myrie's campaign might be the fresh start New York needs.

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