Politics & Government

Junior’s Restaurant Owner Exploring Run For Mayor: Report

The restaurant owner is described as a "moderate" Republican and would seek the GOP nomination if he ran in 2025.

Alan Rosen recently met with a team of campaign strategists —​ that included former political advisors to former mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Alan Rosen recently met with a team of campaign strategists —​ that included former political advisors to former mayor Michael Bloomberg. (Google Maps)

NEW YORK CITY — The owner of Junior's Restaurants in NYC might be considering running for mayor in 2025.

Alan Rosen recently met with a team of campaign strategists — that included former political advisors to former mayor Michael Bloomberg, the New York Post reported.

“I could be known as the hospitality mayor for all New Yorkers. I don’t see that right now,” Rosen told the Post.

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The restaurant owner is described as a "moderate" Republican and would seek the GOP nomination if he ran in 2025.

Rosen said he is only "doing this if he can win.”

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The 55-year-old has previously voiced his frustrations on the conditions in the city —particularly during the migrant crisis, according to the report.

Rosen has also criticized the current "weak" bail laws, according to the Post.

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