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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.

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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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Mercedes Narcisse Makes Second Run at Council District 46

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

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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

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Close Ally Has Inside Track in Race to Replace North Brooklyn City Council Member

District 34 voters have four candidates to choose from: Jennifer Gutierrez, incumbent Reynoso’s chief of staff; Scott Murphy, a self-described small business owner and volunteer healthcare worker; Andy Marte, an…

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Housing and Homelessness

Council Will Hold Long-Awaited Vote to Raise Value of NYC Housing Vouchers

The bill would raise the value of city-backed housing subsidies for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. The voucher values currently trail actual market rents, making it hard for families to find…

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Government News

Growing Number of NYC Mayoral Candidates Pledge Support for Maintaining Term Limits

Ray McGuire and Kathryn Garcia joined Shaun Donovan, Andrew Yang, and Maya Wiley recently in supporting limited terms for those elected to local office.

ByEse Olumhense 1Comment

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One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice

The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to…

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