Hoylman-Sigal nabs congressional endorsements in BP race

Two Congress members from Manhattan have made their pick in the borough president race. On Friday, Reps. Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler announced their endorsement of state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who is running against term-limited Council Member Keith Powers. 

“As one of the most effective lawmakers in Albany, he has delivered on defending our democracy, strengthening reproductive freedoms, and protecting our environment,” Goldman said of Hoylman-Sigal. “I have no doubt that he will use the Borough Presidency to continue to advocate for New Yorkers.” 

In an interview, Nadler told City & State that there were no bad feelings against Powers, who he’s also worked with, but said that he’s worked closely with Hoylman-Sigal on the west side for a long time. In a statement, Nadler praised Hoylman-Sigal’s work on protections for tenants and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as mental health funding. 

While both Congress members are backing the West Side state senator, Goldman and Nadler have different picks for mayor. Goldman recently announced his endorsement of state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, while Nadler endorsed his longtime ally, former Comptroller Scott Stringer. 

Powers, who is running with a base of support on the east side of Manhattan, has also won endorsements from local clubs and leaders, Council Member Diana Ayala, and Teamsters Local 817, which is concentrated in the film and tv industry. He recently picked up another slate of east side Democratic clubs including the Coalition for a District Alternative, the Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Democrats and El Nuevo Caribe Democratic Club.

Still yet to weigh in on the race is Rep. Adriano Espaillat, whose endorsement could carry the Congress member’s sway in Upper Manhattan, including among Latino voters. Sitting Borough President Mark Levine is running for comptroller.