Assemblymember Felix Ortiz

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Brutal Ramadan Beating Outside Sunset Park Mosque Not Classified As Hate Crime [Updated]

Photos via Muslims Giving BackPolice are investigating an assault outside of a Sunset Park mosque early this morning, but say they are not treating the incident as a hate crime. The 17-year-olds were badly beaten outside of Muslim Community Center of Brooklyn [http://www.yelp.com/biz/jamiah-masjid-brooklyn] (5224 3rd

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Local Politicians Push For Voter-Friendly Reforms

Image via BP Adams’ office.As New Yorkers prepare to vote in the presidential primary election tomorrow, April 19, several local elected officials are teaming up to push for reforms to improve voting access and voter experiences. Our own Assemblymember Felix Ortiz and State Senators Jesse Hamilton and Velmanette Montgomery