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Election 2020

May
07
Marcela Mitaynes, The Housing Candidate For AD51, Leads In Endorsements.

Marcela Mitaynes, The Housing Candidate For AD51, Leads In Endorsements.

Marcela Mitaynes canvassing in Sunset Park, March 4 2020, Photo credit: Caroline OursoSUNSET PARK – The last three months have brought
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May
07
Bunkeddeko Calls For Massive Investment In Environmental Infrastructure For Post Pandemic World 

Bunkeddeko Calls For Massive Investment In Environmental Infrastructure For Post Pandemic World 

Navy Yard. Liena Zagare/BklynerCOVID-19 pandemic has shown the world just how harsh the inequalities in our society are. Communities
2 min read
Mar
19
As New York Shuts Down For Coronavirus, Should The April Primary Be Delayed?

As New York Shuts Down For Coronavirus, Should The April Primary Be Delayed?

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerThe New York State presidential primary election is scheduled for April 28.  That would be less than
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Mar
11
State, Congressional Candidates Sign Petition to Stop Petitioning During Coronavirus

State, Congressional Candidates Sign Petition to Stop Petitioning During Coronavirus

Peter Harrison worries that collecting signatures may put the elderly at risk. Campaign Photo by Adrian Mikulak.Thirty-four candidates from
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Mar
09
After Warren Drops Out, Local Progressive Pols Go All In For Bernie

After Warren Drops Out, Local Progressive Pols Go All In For Bernie

Sen. Warren and Julian Castro at Kings Theatre. Liena Zagare/BklynerLast Thursday, Senator Elizabeth Warren announced she was dropping out
3 min read
Mar
04
Midwood’s Jewish Neighbors Skeptical of Bernie

Midwood’s Jewish Neighbors Skeptical of Bernie

MIDWOOD — We took to the streets of Midwood to ask members of the Jewish community whether they would be voting
6 min read
Feb
26
Former Councilmember Rafael Espinal Endorses Darma Diaz for His Seat

Former Councilmember Rafael Espinal Endorses Darma Diaz for His Seat

Darma Diaz. Photo by Jonathan Ortiz.At the end of January, Rafael Espinal suddenly resigned [/rafael-espinal-resigns-from-city-council/] as Councilmember representing the
3 min read
Feb
05
Bail Law Fuels GOP Challenge To Democratic Reformer In Brooklyn

Bail Law Fuels GOP Challenge To Democratic Reformer In Brooklyn

By Clifford Michael, THE CITY [https://thecity.nyc/2020/02/bail-law-fuels-gop-challenge-to-reformer-in-swing-district.html] . A year after State Sen. Andrew Gounardes beat
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Feb
03
Katherine Walsh Leads in Race to Represent Sunset Park in Assembly

Katherine Walsh Leads in Race to Represent Sunset Park in Assembly

Katherine Walsh in Sunset Park, courtesy of Katherine Walsh.Katherine Walsh, an urban planner, is leading in the race to
4 min read
Jan
22
Congresswoman Maloney Announces 2020 Re-election Campaign, NY-12

Congresswoman Maloney Announces 2020 Re-election Campaign, NY-12

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney who represents New York’s 12th congressional district which includes Greenpoint along with parts of the Upper
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