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New York City mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia. | Courtesy of Kathryn Garcia s campaign
Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia picks up steam with New York Times endorsement
Kathryn Garcia is on the upswing, and her opponents are responding in kind.
In the days following the coveted New York Times endorsement, Team Garcia reported a boost in fundraising for her underdog mayoral campaign and more media interest in a recent press conference on public safety. She appeared on Good Day New York and The Brian Lehrer Show two regular destinations for Gracie Mansion contenders to discuss her platform for the office.
And, after months of being treated as a worthy but nonthreatening opponent, she became the target of criticism from a frontrunner on the trail.
New York City mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia. | Courtesy of Kathryn Garcia s campaign
Garcia picks up steam in New York City mayoral race after snagging Times endorsement
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NEW YORK Kathryn Garcia is on the upswing, and her opponents in the New York City mayoral race are responding in kind.
In the days following the coveted New York Times endorsement, Team Garcia reported a boost in fundraising for her underdog mayoral campaign and more media interest in a recent press conference on public safety. She appeared on Good Day New York and The Brian Lehrer Show two regular destinations for Gracie Mansion contenders to discuss her platform for the office.
Look to the Stars
May 12, 2021
This week, the East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League of New York City presented their Spirit of Life Award to raise critical funds and awareness for City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Maria Baum, CD Greene and Gretta Monahan were honored with The Spirit of Life Award, which is presented to individuals who exemplify the ideals and values that have guided City of Hope for more than a century, including compassionate patient care and a commitment to leading-edge scientific research and clinical care.
Due to COVID-19 and the postponement of the 2020 event, the annual celebration took place virtually and was co-hosted by “Today Show” lifestyle contributor, QVC creative director of G.I.L.I. and NY Knicks broadcaster, Jill Martin. Guests were treated to special performances by Kelli O’Hara, who performed “Getting to Know You” and “Cockeyed Optimist,”