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With Councilmember Carlos Menchaca facing term limits this year, there is a competitive Democratic primary unfolding to replace him in Brooklyn’s 38th District, centered in Red Hook and Sunset Park,…

ByAmanda Salazar/Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens

A crowded Democratic primary race is unfolding to select the successor for term-limited City Councilmember Daniel Dromm in the 25th City Council District, which spans Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.

ByCarmen Vintro / Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Uncategorized

Brooks-Powers Looks to Defend New Council Seat in Southeast Queens

Less than three months after winning New York City’s first true test of ranked-choice voting, Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers is back on the ballot, this time to defend her seat against…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Jun 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Shaun Donovan Praises Atlantic Yards, But It’s No Model Housing Partnership

A 2005 media event promised more affordability than what’s been produced. The next mayor may face tough decisions, as 876 more income-linked units must be built in four years.

ByNorman Oder 1Comment

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Jun 2021

Government

Eric Adams Offers Tour of Brooklyn Brownstone as Proof He Lives in NYC

With less than two weeks to go before Primary Day, the mayoral hopeful — who leads the large field in recent polls — is facing questions raised by reporters who…

ByDavid Brand 3Comments

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Jun 2021

Economy Education Government Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s Recovery Hinges on How We Treat Our Children. Our Next Mayor Must Focus on Their Future.

‘Unless New York’s next mayor steps up to address the barrage of crises facing New York’s children, an already untenable situation is on track to become much, much worse.’

ByJennifer March 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

Mercedes Narcisse Makes Second Run at Council District 46

The candidate goes up against establishment-backed opponents in the southeastern Brooklyn district.

ByAnnie McDonough/City & State 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: If South Bronxites Want Change, We Need to Turnout on Primary Day

‘The South Bronx needs a mayor and a borough president who will fight for our values and prioritize our needs without excuses or distractions. The South Bronx has power, but…

ByArline Parks and Andrew Reicher 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government Justice

Maya Wiley Pledges to Transform Policing. But Her Work in NYPD Oversight Left Some Disappointed.

The mayoral hopeful spent a little more than a year as chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, where former staffers who spoke with City Limits say she did not…

ByRoshan Abraham 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government Justice News Transportation

Five Democrats Look to Flip Queens’ Last GOP Council Seat Blue

Council District 32 has had Republican representation since 2009. Five Democrats are running June 22 for a chance to turn the seat blue, while two Republican candidates hope to keep…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

Future of Immigrant Communities the Focus of Brooklyn City Council Race

Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens

Brooks-Powers Looks to Defend New Council Seat in Southeast Queens

Opinion: Shaun Donovan Praises Atlantic Yards, But It’s No Model Housing Partnership

Eric Adams Offers Tour of Brooklyn Brownstone as Proof He Lives in NYC

Opinion: NYC’s Recovery Hinges on How We Treat Our Children. Our Next Mayor Must Focus on Their Future.

Mercedes Narcisse Makes Second Run at Council District 46

Opinion: If South Bronxites Want Change, We Need to Turnout on Primary Day

Maya Wiley Pledges to Transform Policing. But Her Work in NYPD Oversight Left Some Disappointed.

Five Democrats Look to Flip Queens’ Last GOP Council Seat Blue

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