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New York’s political leaders will face each other in a March Madness style basketball tournament. There will be games, contests, giveaways and refreshments. Join us for a chance to cheer on your favorite political leaders!
If you are looking for access to New York’s political leaders and hoping to learn about what they do outside of politics or are looking to show off your basketball skills, we are offering a great opportunity to get it plus prizes for our winners.
A portion of the proceeds are going to a charity that focuses on changing the lives of youth all over the world.
Interested in sponsoring or stepping onto the court? Contact Lissa Blake lblake@cityandstateny.com
Attend the Event
Friday, March 6, 2026
3:00 pm
The John Thompson, Jr. Court @ Nike
855 Sixth Avenue, NYC
(31st Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues)
Dress Attire:
Sporty
Sponsorship & Ticket Information:
For more information about sponsorships and tickets, please email Lissa Blake at lblake@cityandstateny.com
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Tara L. Martin
Founder & CEO
TLM Strategic Advisors
Tara L. Martin
Founder & CEO
TLM Strategic Advisors
Coaches
Michael A. Benjamin
Associate Editorial Page Editor
New York Post
Michael A. Benjamin
Associate Editorial Page Editor
New York Post
Michael Mallon
Deputy Borough President
Office of the Queens Borough President
Michael Mallon
Deputy Borough President
Office of the Queens Borough President
Stefani Zinerman
Assembly Member
New York State Assembly
Stefani Zinerman
Assembly Member
New York State Assembly
Players
Khaleel Anderson
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly
Khaleel Anderson
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly
Jamaal Bailey
Senator
New York State
Jamaal Bailey
Senator
New York State
Shehab Chowdhury
Assistant Director
Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice
Shehab Chowdhury
Assistant Director
Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice
Brian Cunningham
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly District 43
Brian Cunningham
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly District 43
Harvey Epstein
Councilmember
NYC Council
Harvey Epstein
Councilmember
NYC Council
Joseph Garba
Senior Manager, Government Relations
StubHub
Joseph Garba
Senior Manager, Government Relations
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Ron Kim
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly
Ron Kim
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly
Shekar Krishnan
Councilmember
NYC Council Member
Shekar Krishnan
Councilmember
NYC Council Member
Zellnor Myrie
Senator
New York State
Zellnor Myrie
Senator
New York State
Kyle Nurse
Assistant Mechanical Engineer
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Kyle Nurse
Assistant Mechanical Engineer
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Gary Pretlow
Assembly Member
New York State Assembly
Gary Pretlow
Assembly Member
New York State Assembly
Kevin Riley
Member
New York City Council
Kevin Riley
Member
New York City Council
Michael Sedillo
Executive Director
Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services
Michael Sedillo
Executive Director
Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services
Helen Skipper
Vice Chair
New York City Board of Correction
Helen Skipper
Vice Chair
New York City Board of Correction
Al Taylor
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly
Al Taylor
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly
Nicole Wright
Deputy Chief of Staff
New York State Assembly
Nicole Wright
Deputy Chief of Staff
New York State Assembly
John Zaccaro, Jr.
Assembly Member
New York State Assembly
John Zaccaro, Jr.
Assembly Member
New York State Assembly