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LARGEST GROUP OF BODEGA OWNERS BACK INDEPENDENT MAYORAL CANDIDATE JOSEPH HERNANDEZ AT CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AS HE DEFENDS CAPITALISM AND REJECTS SOCIALIST POLITICS
NEW YORK, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Independent mayoral candidate Joseph Hernandez officially launched his campaign for Mayor of New York City today at a press conference in front of the New York Stock Exchange, calling for a return to public safety, affordability, and independent leadership across all five boroughs. Hernandez, a Cuban-American biotech entrepreneur and political outsider, was joined by supporters, community leaders, and the Bodega and Small Business Group, the largest organized network of bodega owners in the city, led by its founder and president Francisco Marte. The group announced their official support for Hernandez's candidacy. The National Supermarket Association, a major voice for independent grocery store owners, also attended and expressed their support for Hernandez's pro-business, pro-community agenda. 'New York City became the center of the world because it welcomed strivers, risk-takers, and builders—not bureaucrats and ideologues,' said Hernandez. 'Socialism has no place in a city built on ambition, hustle, and opportunity. We must protect and empower the people who keep this city running: the small business owners, the workers, and the families who believe in the promise of New York.' Speaking alongside Hernandez, Francisco Marte emphasized the urgency for change and the importance of leadership that understands the city's small business economy. 'Our bodega owners work hard every day to serve their neighborhoods, but we're being crushed by crime, taxes, and neglect,' said Marte. 'We need a mayor who understands what it means to run a business and keep a community safe. Joseph Hernandez is that leader, and the Bodega and Small Business Group is proud to support his campaign.' With the symbolic backdrop of Wall Street, Hernandez drew a sharp contrast between his campaign and the growing influence of socialist politics in New York. 'This campaign is about restoring common sense to city government and putting working New Yorkers first,' Hernandez added. 'We need leadership that rewards hard work, supports entrepreneurship, and brings people together to solve real problems, not divide us with tired ideologies.' Joseph Hernandez will appear on the general election ballot this November as an independent candidate for Mayor of New York City. About Joseph Hernandez:Joseph Hernandez is a Cuban-American biotech entrepreneur and independent candidate for Mayor of New York City. A refugee and the son of a political prisoner, he immigrated to the U.S. at age seven and built a nationally recognized career founding healthcare companies and advancing public health innovation. He is running to restore safety, affordability, and accountability to New York City leadership. For more information, visit
Yahoo
25-06-2025
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JOSEPH HERNANDEZ, INDEPENDENT ENTREPRENEUR, FILES 15,000 PETITION SIGNATURES AND LAUNCHES MAYORAL CAMPAIGN TO RESTORE SAFETY AND BRING BACK COMMON SENSE TO NYC
Cuban-American entrepreneur and first-time candidate Joseph Hernandez launches mayoral bid, offering a bold alternative focused on safety, affordability, and independent leadership. NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Hernandez, a Cuban-American biotech entrepreneur and first-time candidate, officially launched his independent campaign for Mayor of New York City today, pledging to restore safety, affordability, and leadership that works for all five boroughs. The announcement follows a major campaign milestone: Hernandez recently qualified for the general election ballot by submitting nearly 15,000 petition signatures, close to four times the required threshold, to the New York City Board of Elections. "This campaign is about restoring the promise of New York," said Hernandez. "We collected close to 15,000 signatures in just a few short weeks, not with party machines, but with real people who are tired of excuses, tired of decline, and ready for change. That kind of grassroots momentum tells you everything you need to know." Born in Camagüey, Cuba, Hernandez immigrated to the United States at age seven after his family fled communist rule. Raised by working-class parents, he went on to build a nationally recognized career in biotechnology, founding multiple healthcare companies, raising over $1 billion in private and public capital, and delivering breakthrough public health solutions. While others offer recycled talking points, extreme ideology, or political theatrics, Hernandez brings something different: real-world experience, independent thinking, and the courage to lead without party strings attached. His campaign isn't built on legacy, ideology, or headlines, it's built on solutions that work for everyday New Yorkers. Now, he is entering public life not out of political ambition, but from a deep belief that New York City is in crisis, and it is time for serious, experienced, independent leadership. His campaign is focused on delivering real solutions: restoring public safety, tackling the housing crisis, fixing our failing schools, addressing homelessness and mental health, and cutting government waste through smart technology. "I congratulate Assembly member Zohran Mamdani on his victory. While I respect his passion for public service, we offer two very different visions for New York," Hernandez added. "Zohran embraces socialism—I lived under it. I know firsthand that socialism may promise equality, but in practice, it strips away freedom, opportunity, and prosperity. It's not what made America the most innovative and dynamic nation on Earth." "I'm running as an independent because I believe New York doesn't need more ideology—we need solutions. I believe in hard work, safe streets, clean subways, good schools, and the chance for every New Yorker to rise. Let's build a city that honors our immigrant roots, rewards responsibility, and protects the freedoms that make America—and New York—so exceptional." Joseph Hernandez will appear on the general election ballot this November as an independent candidate for Mayor of New York City. About Joseph Hernandez:Joseph Hernandez is a Cuban-American biotech entrepreneur and independent candidate for Mayor of New York City. A refugee and the son of a political prisoner, he immigrated to the U.S. at age seven and built a nationally recognized career founding healthcare companies and advancing public health innovation. He is running to restore safety, affordability, and accountability to New York City leadership. For more information, visit Contact:Brennan GormanHernandez for NYC(631) 921-5749press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hernandez for NYC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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11-06-2025
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Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III Announces Closing of Upsized $253 Million Initial Public Offering
GREENWICH, Conn., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III (the "Company") (Nasdaq: BLUWU), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company and led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Hernandez, today announced the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 25,300,000 units, which includes 3,300,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option, at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $253,000,000. The Company's units began trading on The Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "BLUWU" on June 10, 2025. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and the warrants are expected to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbols "BLUW" and "BLUWW," respectively. BTIG, LLC acted as sole book-running manager for the offering. The registration statements relating to the securities sold in the initial public offering were declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") or automatically effective on June 9, 2025. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from: BTIG, LLC, 65 East 55th Street, New York, New York 10022, or by email at ProspectusDelivery@ or by accessing the SEC's website at This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business, industry, sector or geographical location, the Company intends to focus on high-potential companies in the artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, healthcare and technology sectors. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the Company's initial public offering and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's registration statement and prospectus for the Company's initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC's website, The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this press release, except as required by law. Contact: Stephanie Mercier15 E. Putnam Avenue, Suite 363Greenwich, CT 06830stephbluewatervp@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Blue Water Acquisition Corp iii Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
