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Felicia Singh, a teacher who triumphed in the Democratic Party’s crowded primary in June, will square off with Queens Republican Party Chairwoman Joann Ariola on Nov. 2. The district includes…

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

2021 Primary Day Thread: NYC Votes for a New Mayor, City Council

The winner of the primary will go on to compete on the ballot in November’s general election—which in a city that leans as heavily Democratic as New York means most…

ByCity Limits 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

Candidates with Varied Resumés Compete for Central Brooklyn City Council Seat

Some 11 candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination for Brooklyn’s 40th Council District, comprising parts of Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Prospect Park, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

ByMegan Kelly/Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Uncategorized

14 NYC Council Candidates Raised $100K or More. How’d They Do It?

The list includes influential incumbents like Land Use Chair Rafael Salamanca and Manhattan Councilmember Carlina Rivera, as well as a few prominent figures trying to claim their first public office…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

In Brooklyn Political Launching Pad, Another Highly Competitive Council Race

The competition is especially hot, if civil, in Brooklyn’s 39th City Council District, one of the most politically-active areas in the city, with some of the highest voter turnout rates,…

ByKira Silbergeld/Gotham Gazette

ByLaura Glesby/Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

Bronx Voters, Meet Your Primary Election Candidates

Hear directly from the hopefuls running for eight Bronx-only City Council districts, and for borough president, in this series of debates hosted by BronxNet and City Limits.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Jun 2021

Government

Crowded Field Competes to Represent Brooklyn Waterfront in City Council

The 33rd District stretches along Brooklyn’s East River waterfront, from Greenpoint to Boerum Hill. It straddles an eclectic group of neighborhoods, including Brooklyn Heights, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and parts…

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

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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

Carlina Rivera to Face Sole Challenger for Lower Manhattan Seat

Because only two candidates are on the ballot for the June 22 primary election, voters in the district — which includes the Lower East Side, Kips Bay, and Murray Hill…

ByEse Olumhense 13Comments

Candidates Vie for Queens’ Last GOP Council Seat, Among the ‘Most Competitive’ Election Races

2021 Primary Day Thread: NYC Votes for a New Mayor, City Council

Candidates with Varied Resumés Compete for Central Brooklyn City Council Seat

14 NYC Council Candidates Raised $100K or More. How’d They Do It?

In Brooklyn Political Launching Pad, Another Highly Competitive Council Race

Bronx Voters, Meet Your Primary Election Candidates

Crowded Field Competes to Represent Brooklyn Waterfront in City Council

Future of Immigrant Communities the Focus of Brooklyn City Council Race

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

Carlina Rivera to Face Sole Challenger for Lower Manhattan Seat

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