City Council Member Bill de Blasio picked up two important endorsements yesterday, from Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez and Yvette Clarke of his candidacy for Brooklyn Borough President. “Bill de Blasio has been a friend and ally for twenty years, and I am very proud to endorse him for Brooklyn Borough President today,” Rep. Velazquez said. “I have watched Bill as he fought tirelessly to provide quality education for our children and to keep our neighborhoods affordable. Bill truly understands the needs of my constituents and the needs of Brooklyn. Brooklyn needs a fighter like Bill de Blasio.” Rep. Clarke said: “Bill has worked tirelessly to expand access to child care, build affordable housing and create living wage jobs for Brooklyn residents. I am so proud to stand with him and give him my full support today.”

Mr. de Blasio has raised $621,891 during this election cycle, which creates a campaign chest of nealry $1 million with public matching fund.