I have an activist's desire to improve people's lives.

While this has been a private part of my family’s life, it is now clear a media story will soon emerge. My father tragically ended his life while battling terminal cancer in 1979.

BILL DE BLASIO

Cancer Media

I believe there’s an emerging American majority for progressive economic change.

BILL DE BLASIO

Majority Progressive

Not only do they offend thee, O Lady, who outrage thee, but thou art also offended by those who neglect to ask thy favors … He who neglects the service of the Blessed Virgin will die in his sins … He who does not invoke thee, O Lady, will never get to Heaven …

BONAVENTURE

Blessed Christian

We are New Yorkers. Proud citizens of the greatest city on earth. Thinking big isn’t new to us. It is the very foundation of who we are.

BILL DE BLASIO

Cities

I have an activist’s desire to improve people’s lives.

BILL DE BLASIO

Activist

Bill de Blasio

BILL DE BLASIO

Profession

If we can have a fast food restaurant on almost every corner, then we can certainly have a garden.

BILL DE BLASIO

Fast Food Restaurant

I think a lot of the best ideas come from the grassroots; I’m someone who does not like a bunker mentality and does not like groupthink.

BILL DE BLASIO

Grassroots

NY is the city it is today in part because of the contributions from generations of artistic visionaries

BILL DE BLASIO

NY is the city it is today in part because of the contributions from generations of artistic visionaries

BILL DE BLASIO

Cities Generations Visionaries

We do not ask more of the wealthy to punish success. We do it to create more success stories.

BILL DE BLASIO

We do not ask more of the wealthy to punish success. We do it to create more success stories.

BILL DE BLASIO

Asks Stories Wealthy

Bill de Blasio

BILL DE BLASIO

Forgiveness is, first of ali, a gift I give myself.

BO SANCHEZ

Firsts

I didnt set out with the notion of running for elective office; it sort of grew over time. And I honestly at times questioned if progressive change can be effected through elected office.

BILL DE BLASIO

Progressive Running