New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has officially announced his candidacy for the 2025 mayoral race, challenging incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary. In his campaign announcement, Lander criticized Adams' leadership, particularly on issues like affordable housing, fair wages, and public safety, advocating for stronger, more effective governance. Lander joins a growing field of challengers, including former city comptroller Scott Stringer and state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, who are positioning themselves to the left of the moderate Adams. Lander has been a vocal critic of Adams, particularly regarding the city's handling of the migrant crisis and budget cuts. This mayoral race is shaping up to be a significant contest, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with Adams, whose approval ratings have plummeted amid ongoing crises in the city.