Four prominent Southeast Queens leaders have announced their endorsement of Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine in his campaign for New York City comptroller.
Levine’s campaign shared the news exclusively with QNS on Thursday, April 17, naming Assembly Members Vivian Cook and Alicia Hyndman, former City Council Member and current District Leader Daneek Miller, and District Leader Roslin Springer as his latest supporters. The Douglass King Regular Democratic Club has also thrown its support behind Levine.
These endorsements build on previous backing from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and the influential Guy R. Brewer United Democratic Club, strengthening Levine’s support in one of the city’s most politically active regions.
Cook cited Levine’s experience and problem-solving skills as a reason for her vote of confidence. “Mark is the clear choice to be our City’s next comptroller, and I am proud to back him today and every day. He has the experience and creative problem-solving skills to tackle some of our city’s most pressing issues while protecting New Yorkers from the dangers of Trump and the federal government,” she shared in a statement.
Hyndman echoed Cook, adding that Levine has a consistent track record of committing to fiscal responsibility and community empowerment. “His track record of transparency and his deep understanding of our City’s economic challenges make him the leader we need to protect taxpayer dollars and drive meaningful progress for all New Yorkers,” she said.
Levine is widely viewed as a front-runner in the Democratic primary for city comptroller, campaigning on a platform centered around addressing New York City’s affordable housing crisis, enhancing quality of life, and defending critical social programs from federal funding cuts. His priorities also include expanding access to inpatient psychiatric care and improving compensation and workplace standards for mental health professionals.
Levine will face Brooklyn City Council Member Justin Brannan and State Senator Kevin Parker in the June 24 Democratic primary.
The city comptroller serves as New York City’s independently elected chief financial officer, responsible for overseeing the city’s budget, auditing municipal agencies, reviewing contracts, enforcing wage laws, and ensuring fiscal accountability across all departments.
