The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Michael Blake Talks Affordability In NYC, Housing Justice Plan, Cuomo's Corruption + More
Jun 17, 2025
Michael Blake, former New York State Assemblyman and mayoral candidate, dives into pressing issues of affordability and housing justice in NYC. He proposes innovative solutions like eliminating credit scores for housing applications and instituting a vacant apartment tax. The conversation also critiques Mayor Eric Adams' handling of public safety and homelessness while calling for community-driven approaches. Blake emphasizes the need for political integrity and transformative housing policies to support marginalized communities.
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Rank Choice Voting Strategy
- In ranked choice voting, rank your preferred candidate first and other aligned candidates next to empower your vote.
- Michael Blake endorses Zoran Mavdani as his second choice to focus on shared affordability goals.
Cuomo's Leadership Failures
- Andrew Cuomo's COVID policies led to 15,000 deaths in nursing homes and his administration fostered sexual harassment and corruption.
- Returning to Cuomo is rejected because his leadership harmed NYC during critical times.
Mental Health Focus for Safety
- Deploy 1,000 mental health professionals on subways and streets to address public safety effectively instead of relying solely on NYPD.
- Use smarter policing with accountability and focus on precision policing in neighborhoods that need help.