Bloomberg News: Mayoral Candidate Chang Says NYC Isn't Working for Anyone
New York City Mayoral Candidate Art Chang (D) sees 'challenging roads ahead' in the mayoral race and discusses the city's future as a financial center.
The New York Times: Art Chang is not the first mayoral candidate to position himself as an outsider — someone who is not beholden to special interests or burdened by decades of political baggage.
But no other outsider shares his back story: a Korean-American resident of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, with a degree from Yale in women’s studies and a childhood spent with an abusive father.
In A First, Two Competitors For NYC Mayor To Endorse Each Other
Art Chang, co-creator of NYC Votes, and Joycelyn Taylor, an entrepreneur from Brooklyn, tell City Limits that they will be cross-endorsing one another in the NYC Mayor’s race.
NYC needs universal child care now
Read Art’s op-ed in The Daily News about why Universal Childcare is a necessity as we recover from COVID-19.
“COVID is a childcare crisis for women and their families, disproportionately borne by Black and Brown and lower-income families. Now is the time to provide universal child care, as 15 other countries do, including Sweden, Mexico and South Korea. I want to echo what my fellow New Yorker Kirsten Gillibrand recently said: ‘Child care is infrastructure.’”
City Limits: Policy Shop: Billions for Housing, A Citywide Swipe and Childcare for All
One of the challenges to confronting the considerable barriers facing disabled New Yorkers is the array of disabilities different people face, from visual and hearing deficits to mobility challenges to learning disabilities. Mayoral candidate Art Chang’s disability justice plan aims to address a range of those issues, from modernizing Access-A-Ride and making long-overdue delivery on a promise to improve sidewalks to addressing some of the deep flaws of special education by creating new District 75 schools and creating a “user-friendly” portal for parents to keep track of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
Art Chang Wants City To Work For Everyone
NYC Votes co-founder looks to revitalize small businesses, reform NYPD.
“I think this city isn’t working for anyone,” he says. “I have a strong belief that it has to work for everyone. And that the problems — while they are very interconnected — are solvable because the solutions lie in those interconnections.”
A Record Number Of Women Are Gaining Traction In NYC Mayoral Race — Thanks to Rank Choice Voting
Read about how Art Chang’s cross-endorsement with Joycelyn Taylor is part of the rise of traction of women in the mayoral race
Feast YR Ears Interview
Art talks with Heritage Radio Network’s Feast Yr Ears podcast about his ideas on the future of New York and what he brings to the table
Driving Forces Interview With Art Chang
Listen to Art’s interview with Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston on WBAI’s Driving Forces
All Tech Is Human: A Digital Rights Bill For NYC?
A conversation with Art Chang about a digital bill of rights for NYC, promoting public interest technology, and closing the digital divide.
The Crime Report: Can US Policing Be Saved?
For Art Chang, a candidate running in the Democratic primary for New York City’s upcoming mayoral election, creating the political willpower for change requires a dramatic shift in the culture of leadership. That shift includes how to discipline bad cops―the other side of the challenges of transparency and accountability faced by all of the 18,000 police agencies in this country.
“Leaders have to put themselves on the line to show that this is important in order to build trust with these communities that have the worst crime and the least safety,” said Chang. “And the first step is getting police chiefs and commissioners to give up sole power over discipline.”
“Day of Unity” seeks to uplift Asian community, take stand against hate
Art Chang attended Chinatown’s Day of Unity and spoke with ABC7 about his plans to raise awareness and protect the Asian community in NYC
NYC Mayoral Election Law And Leadership Series
Watch Art Chang participate in a New York Law School Q&A session, where he talks about the role of technology in the city’s growth and recovery, and how it can be used to improve education and access to government.
Building A Climate Resilient New York
Art goes on the Make Peas Not Beef podcast to discuss his plans for making a more sustainable and climate resilient NYC.
Open Forum: Art Chang, Running For NYC Mayor
Art tells his own story in a video interview about his upbringing, achievements and hopes for the future of NYC.
Gothamist: You May Not Have Heard Of These Democratic Mayoral Candidates, But They'll Be On Your Primary Ballot
Chang says he’s identified $10 billion dollars in potential savings in the current city budget to redirect towards social services, like providing universal childcare to all city residents, one of his campaign’s main platforms.
Ciaooo Magazine Profile: The Fascinating Story of Art Chang and His Run for NYC Mayor
After moving to NYC and the failure of his first business, he eventually moved on to build Queens West (what we now call Long Island City) featuring two mixed-use buildings and a marsh ecosystem – with climate change, the environment, and affordable housing in mind. This is a big topic among all the mayoral candidates this year, and Chang was ahead of his time – this was developed in 1994! It was also one of the only two waterfront developments that didn’t lose power during Hurricane Sandy and the first to offer universal broadband.
Gotham Gazette: Democratic Mayoral Candidates Discuss the Future of City Parks and Open Space
Chang honed in on the unequal access to open greenery in the city, saying, “The first thing I would do during my first 100 days is to start a comprehensive open space planning project that encompasses all five boroughs,” which would examine the distribution of park space across the city and be conducted “bottom up — engaging with communities and non-profits, like New Yorkers for Parks and Fair Play Coalition.”
The City: Donors are Ranking Mayoral Candidates With Dollars to Multiple Campaigns. Here’s Who’s Winning
“I’ve known Art Chang for over 25 years and admire him greatly and so I gave the most to him,” Bravo said. But she also knows Morales and Wiley and admires them, too. Donovan also stands out to her.
All “are very much aligned with my progressive values,” Bravo said.
Gothamist: "Defund" The NYPD: What It Means And Where Democratic Mayoral Candidates Stand On It
Chang calls for an initial $1.3 billion dollar cut to the NYPD’s budget by reducing the number of uniformed officers and civilian employees, halting the next cadet class and capital expenditures, and reducing increases in fringe benefits.
News 12: ‘Our city needs to work for everyone’: Art Chang says NYC needs to level the playing field for children
He says the city’s problems dealing with anti-Asian hate crimes, safety and policing are all interconnected. “Our city needs to work for everyone,” Chang says. “Our problems are interconnected.”
Politico: Art Chang, who helped create the city’s voter outreach program, has jumped into the crowded race for mayor.
Chang launched his campaign this week, touting his experience in the tech sector and government — as well as 35 years of membership in the Park Slope Food Coop.
Capitol Confidential: Mayoral Candidate Carlos Menchaca Would Vote for Art Chang as his Ranked-Choice #2
Menchaca name-dropped Art Chang as his second pick. “It just changes,” Menchaca admitted. “And I want to vote for someone that I can work with.”
Decision NYC: 2021 Mayoral Candidate Art Chang Interview
Hosted by Gotham Gazette's executive editor Ben Max, this weekly show offers you in-depth one on one interviews with candidates running for office in New York City in 2021.
The 2021 New York City election season is poised to be the most significant municipal election in decades. NYC primaries will be on June 22nd.
In this episode, Ben Max talks with #ArtChang who is running as a Democrat for NYC Mayor.
The Future Of XYZ Podcast interviews Art Chang
EPISODE 19: This week, we hear from Art Chang, current Candidate for NYC Mayor and former member of NYC’s Campaign Finance Board about the 'Future of Campaign Finance'. It is a far-reaching, timely and compelling conversation about the role of money in politics and how we can level the playing field to protect democracy.
BroadwayWorld: Candidate For NYC Mayor Art Chang Releases Comprehensive Policy To Revitalize The Arts & Entertainment Sector
The proposal includes outdoor performances, shared workspaces, support for small venues, and beyond.
Gothamist: Asian Americans “Are very vocal when it comes to things that affect their community. And they always have been."
As if to punctuate that point, the contest for New York City mayor this year will potentially include two Asian Americans: Art Chang, a Korean American originally from Ohio who officially announced his bid last week; and Andrew Yang, the Chinese American former presidential hopeful who grew up in Westchester County and is exploring a possible run.
Chalkbeat News: What is the path forward for New York City schools? Mayoral hopefuls weigh in.
We must have universal broadband and Wi-Fi-equipped devices for every student, then pioneer online learning. With so many students experiencing housing insecurity, homelessness, and other issues, I propose creating an optional, primarily online school in which classmates, faculty, and staff — especially counselors — remain a constant in students’ changing life circumstances. For advanced students, we can enable a fluid transition from high school to college, leveraging online resources and CUNY for college credit towards their degrees.
City Limits: Power Plants, Pot Jobs, Plea Bargains and more
Art Chang says he wants those convicted and incarcerated for “non-violent marijuana-based crimes” prioritized for developing businesses now that New York has legalized the stuff. Chang is proposing free education through college, a $2,000 monthly stipend during their time in the program, legal assistance, use of a shared manufacturing facility, startup grants and priority for permits and licenses.
Kings County Politics Road to June: 2021 Election Roundup, Feb. 19, 2021
On Feb. 16, Mayoral candidate Art Chang announced a comprehensive plan to revitalize New York’s arts and entertainment sector.
THE COLON CYCLE: Art Chang Has Built Streets From The Sewer To The Pavement
"Streets are one of the major components of open space in the city. It's where people come together, it represents community, it represents common purpose, and we forget that," says the mayoral candidate.
City Limits: Good night, moon. Hello, childcare for one-year-olds.
Another proposes universal, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. childcare beginning at age one, which Chang says would create jobs, free mothers to “work, study, care for elders and those with physical challenges, or simply relax for a moment,” and allow kids to “start from a more level playing field.” The Chang proposal would essentially complete the cradle-to-kindergarten bridge that Mayor de Blasio began building with the UPK and 3-K programs.
The Indypendent: Mayoral Hopeful Art Chang Wants to Take on the Childcare Crisis
“Childcare is so important because childcare is the beginning of how we start to re-establish the balance between work and families. [Mothers] can get back to work, they can go and finish their degrees. They can take care of their elder parents. They can do other things that are important for their own wellbeing.”
Watch: Art’s interview with the 92nd Street Y
Art joins Seth Pinsky on The Race To City Hall for a one-on-one conversation about his mayoral run.
What is his vision for New York City, and his plans for public health, economic recovery, housing, racial justice, education, the arts and culture?
Ciaooo Magazine: Our simplified guide to the NYC Mayoral Race
Art’s vision: extend the Eviction and foreclosure moratorium until 2022 and invest in affordable housing. Form and listen to advisory committees in each industry, and create a volunteer “Innovation Corps” of entrepreneurs.
Gotham Gazette: Democratic Mayoral Candidates Talk 'Future of Transportation' in New York City
Chang said he would use cell-phone data to determine how New Yorkers use the bus system to commute, and then modify the bus system to help them get there.
Caribbean Life: Art Chang Joins List of Candidates for Mayor
“Universal Childcare support can level the playing field for working parents, ensure children have access to more consistent food and care pivotal to development, save parents an average of $10,000 each year, and create $14.3B in new economic activity,” said Chang.
By leveraging the Community Based Organization model, Chang envisions expanding both home-based and institutional providers while safely re-opening existing childcare centers closed by the pandemic, streamlining licensing of new providers and facilities, and enhancing training.
Spot Lyte On...Art Chang - NYC Mayoral Candidate
Art Chang stops by Spot Lyte On... to talk about his upbringing, education, career and road to becoming a candidate for mayor of New York City in 2021. LP and Art dive deep into Art's ideas for how to help the arts and entertainment world recover in a post-COVID world.
Art Chang @ Bike New York's NYC Mayoral Candidates Forum, 3/1/21
In NYC's first-ever mayoral forum on biking, Bike New York welcomed leading candidates to discuss the future of cycling and transportation in the city. Moderator Jon Orcutt discusses Art Chang's cycling-informed view of policy improvements in this fast-paced mini-interview.
Two candidates. One race. Lots of snow.
Paperboy Love Prince invites fellow Mayoral candidate, Art Chang, on the podcast for some dancing, laughing and great conversation. Spread Love!
New York County Politics: His more than thirty years of experience in politics and policy in both the public and private sectors shows he’s hardly a greenhorn.
As the first project manager on Long Island City’s Queens West Development Project in the late nineties, Chang helped create eight blocks of city infrastructure, including parks and the first two eco-friendly buildings designed to address the hundred-year floodline. One of his buildings was one of only two on the waterfront to not lose power when Hurricane Sandy hit.
SI Live: Forgotten borough no more? Local Dems hold forum for crowded mayoral field
Participants in the forum were Eric Adams, Art Chang, Shaun Donovan, Kathryn Garcia, Ray McGuire, Carlos Menchaca, Dianne Morales, Loree Sutton, Scott Stringer, and Maya Wiley.
LittleAfrica BronxNews Interviews Art Chang, Candidate for Mayor
Polliticly Interviews Mayoral Candidate Art Chang
Allegedly Blog: What Mayoral Hopefuls Think about The NYPD, Part Two
“Does more policing equal more safety? When we look at the staffing of the New York City police, whether it’s just the street patrol or also including civilian employees, New York City ranks in the top four in the country in terms of the number of police officers per population. And even with the uptick in crime, we are still an outlier in terms of the number of police officers per violent crime as measured by shootings.”
Community Service Society Releases its 2021 Voter Guide
Low-income New Yorkers make up more than a third of the city’s electorate. As New York City recovers from a devastating pandemic and an economic crisis that has hit low-wage workers the hardest, how will our next mayor address the voices and concerns of this critical voting bloc? Explore our voter guide to see where the candidates stand.
Art Chang, Mayoral Candidate 2021 Food Policy Interview
“I believe that enough food exists in New York City to feed everyone, regardless of income level. My point of view is informed by the work of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Feeding America, the Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center, the NYC Department of Emergency Management, and my nearly 30 years of experience as a member of the Park Slope Food Coop. So let’s touch on ending poverty and then focus on ending hunger.”
Brooklyn Democratic Mayoral Forum
This NYC Mayoral Forum, hosted by a coalition of Brooklyn-based grassroots organizations. The Brooklyn Democratic Mayoral Forum was held virtually on January 19 from 6:30pm- 9:30pm and featured over a dozen Democratic candidates running for New York City Mayor in the 2021 election. Moderated by New York for Biden+Harris' own Ny Whitaker and Gloria Pazmino from NY1. Brooklyn Independent Democrats CBID
CitizensNYC: LIVE Rethink & Rebuild
A conversation on accountability where we will discuss the ways in which community members can best hold elected officials accountable to equitable distribution of resources in NYC and civic engagement that is more inclusive. Grantees will submit questions that touch on what a just reconstruction might look like in NYC and the upcoming city election.