My parents were divorced when I was young. I was really brought up by my mother's side of the family.

Everything you heard about me is true. . . . I am not a free marketer. . . . I believe in the heavy hand of government.

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.

I have a bold plan to break from the Bloomberg years, and end the 'Tale of Two Cities' by providing real opportunity to all New Yorkers, no matter where they live.

There are families of every kind. I think a lot of people are struggling to make sense of their identity in a very complicated world.

I've always had a very positive relationship with the municipal labor unions - a respectful relationship.

I am very much a Red Sox fan; I can name you more players than you could possibly imagine. It's just part of who I am.