“Ryder understands that true progressive leadership means standing with working families to tackle the affordability crisis and deliver real results. We’ve worked alongside each other for years, organizing our communities and fighting to deliver more affordable housing to neighborhoods across our city. Ryder is the only candidate in the race who understands how to tackle our housing crisis, and I know he will bring that same commitment to Albany. I’m proud to endorse him for State Assembly.”

"Ryder is exactly the kind of leader I want alongside me in the State Assembly. He’s unafraid to stand up for the solutions we need to make Lower Manhattan affordable and safe for everyone, and he’s spent his career proving he can deliver. I’ve been proud to stand with him in our fight for critically needed new homes, better public transit, and a government we can believe in. I look forward to working with him in Albany.”

“Ryder has been a true partner in our work reducing housing costs, building streetscapes that work for pedestrians and public transit users, and making our neighborhoods healthier and more vibrant by containerizing our trash. Manhattan will be lucky to have him lead the way to better, safer, more affordable communities. I look forward to continuing to work with him in the Assembly and delivering for working families.”

“I am proud to endorse Ryder in his bid to continue the historic legacy of gay leadership for this Assembly District—the home of Julius's, Stonewall, and the birthplace of New Yorkers' fight for queer liberation. Ryder has been a passionate community leader, working to make Manhattan safe and accessible for LGBTQ+ young people and elders. I know he'll be fearless in the fight to protect all New Yorkers’ rights, and to reject a status quo that's made our neighborhoods too expensive for the diverse communities that built them.”

“For years, Ryder has been a champion for a more affordable, just city. Long before it was politically convenient, he named the root causes of our housing crisis and began fighting for solutions. He didn’t wait for someone else to speak up. He led. Changing the status quo is never easy. It means taking on deeply entrenched interests and refusing to accept things as they are. It requires courage and a willingness to keep pushing when progress feels slow. That’s exactly the kind of leadership Ryder brings. If we want a city that finally delivers for working families, renters, transit riders, and the next generation, this is our moment. I’m proud to endorse Ryder for Assembly, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting his campaign.”

"No one in local politics has had a greater impact on me than Ryder. He understands that progressive values aren’t just talking points. They’re a call to action. Long before it was politically convenient, he championed a pro-housing, pro-safe-streets vision that not only inspired so many but helped reshape this city’s political landscape. That’s the kind of leadership this moment demands: not just the right values, but the courage and vision to bring people along and deliver a better future."

“Ryder Kessler understands that housing is a human right, and that government has a responsibility to protect tenants and keep communities whole. Throughout his career, Ryder has shown a deep commitment to affordability, equity, and standing with working families. CUFFH Action is proud to endorse Ryder Kessler for State Assembly because we know he will be a principled, effective partner in the fight for economic justice and real affordability for New Yorkers.”

“As a grassroots organization, our endorsements are a reflection of the values of our members, and their demand for courageous leadership that puts everyday New Yorkers first." Ryder has "demonstrated not only a commitment to our communities, but a willingness to fight alongside us for bold, transformative change.”

“Ryder is a Lower Manhattan leader fighting to protect opportunity and keep NYC accessible to all.”