New York City, home to nearly 200 museums, 1,000 art spaces, and 300,000 people employed in the creative sector, is electing a new mayor this autumn.
Although the arts are not a central topic in their campaigns, candidates Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, and Curtis Sliwa have addressed issues relevant to artists and arts workers.
The city's new mayor will hold significant power over municipal policies and New York's public image.
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Author's summary: New York City mayoral candidates' stance on the arts.