George McDonald is running for the Republican nomination for mayor of New York City.
The creator of The Doe Fund, an employment advocacy agency for the homeless started in 1990, visited Good Day NY on Thursday.
"We've done $700M in revenue since then. We've gotten tens of millions of people jobs. I believe that full employment is the answer to the economic problems we face in NYC. Our unemployment rate is almost nine percent. I have the ability to solve problems," said McDonald.
Some facts about McDonald:
The 68-year-old was born in New Jersey but has spent the last 45 years living in New York City.
He is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith College and Farleigh Dickinson University.
Worked on the 1980 presidential campaign for Sen. Edward Kennedy
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:07:50 GMT
Spy thriller 'The East' is the latest creation from actor, writer and producer Brit Marling. Marling plays a former FBI agent alongside Ellen Page. Both stars make a stop in the Good Day studios on Wednesday.
Spy thriller 'The East' is the latest creation from actor, writer and producer Brit Marling. Marling plays a former FBI agent alongside Ellen Page. Both stars make a stop in the Good Day studios on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:06 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:06:01 GMT
Entertainer Ceelo Green is featured on the debut single by Vicci Martinez called 'Come Along.' Martinez, a former finalist on The Voice, visits the GDNY studios in the morning and performs the new song.
Entertainer Ceelo Green is featured on the debut single by Vicci Martinez called 'Come Along.' Martinez, a former finalist on The Voice, visits the GDNY studios in the morning and performs the new song.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:04 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:04:32 GMT
Florina 'Flo' Kaja wants to be the "baddest bad girl of all time.' The Staten Island native is competing on the show, Bad Girls All Star Battle hosted by singer Ray J. The pair visit the Good Day NY studios in the morning.
Florina 'Flo' Kaja wants to be the "baddest bad girl of all time.' The Staten Island native is competing on the show, Bad Girls All Star Battle hosted by singer Ray J. The pair visit the Good Day NY studios in the morning.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:48:03 GMT
World War II veterans have been known as the Greatest Generation for their service. Volunteers have been making sure that these veterans, who are dying at the rate of one thousand per day, are given a
World War II veterans have been known as the Greatest Generation for their service. Volunteers have been making sure that these veterans, who are dying at the rate of one thousand per day, are given a
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:50:15 GMT
A massive tornado devastated parts of Oklahoma on Monday. It destroyed entire neighborhoods, killing dozens of people. If you would like to help those in need, you can donate to relief organizations.
A massive tornado devastated parts of Oklahoma on Monday. It destroyed entire neighborhoods, killing dozens of people. If you would like to help those in need, you can donate to relief organizations.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:28:08 GMT
The new book, 'Stiletto Network: Inside The Women's Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business,' is shining light on how women cooperate in the workplace.
The new book, 'Stiletto Network: Inside The Women's Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business,' is shining light on how women cooperate in the workplace.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:18:33 GMT
Blogging site Tumblr has been sold to Yahoo for over $1B. Social media expert Chris Dessi and Laura Kusisto, Wall Street Journal reporter, discuss the sale during Good Day NY.
Blogging site Tumblr has been sold to Yahoo for over $1B. Social media expert Chris Dessi and Laura Kusisto, Wall Street Journal reporter, discuss the sale during Good Day NY.
