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Many running to represent the ethnically diverse district—which is home to the largest population of Dominicans than any other community in the United States—said in campaign materials that COVID-19 should…

ByEse Olumhense 2Comments

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Jun 2021

Uncategorized

In Queens, Councilmember at the Epicenter Looks to Hold Seat Against Insurgent from the Left

Francisco Moya’s most prominent primary challenger, mutual aid activist and social worker Ingrid Gómez, argues that much of the area’s suffering during the pandemic could have been prevented with different…

ByKira Silbergeld/Gotham Gazette

ByLaura Glesby/Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

Future of Immigrant Communities the Focus of Brooklyn City Council Race

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

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

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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Jun 2021

Government

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…

ByCarmen Vintro / Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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May 2021

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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May 2021

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

Eight Candidates Compete for Upper Manhattan Council District Battered By Pandemic

In Queens, Councilmember at the Epicenter Looks to Hold Seat Against Insurgent from the Left

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

Mercedes Narcisse Makes Second Run at Council District 46

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

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

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

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

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