Election 2021

Jun
25
“A New Me, a New Mealy:” A Former Brownsville Council Member Nabs an Unexpected Primary Victory

“A New Me, a New Mealy:” A Former Brownsville Council Member Nabs an Unexpected Primary Victory

In what could be one of most unexpected upsets in the 2021 city primary election cycle, Darlene Mealy seems to have outflanked incumbent Alicka Ampry-Samuel in the Democratic primary election for Council District 41.
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Jun
23
The Next Mayor Will Be From Brooklyn, And Other Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary

The Next Mayor Will Be From Brooklyn, And Other Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary

A winding and contentious primary election season came to a rainy end yesterday, as Brooklynites and New Yorkers across the
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Jun
21
On Primary Election Day, a Chance to Shape Brooklyn’s Future

On Primary Election Day, a Chance to Shape Brooklyn’s Future

Tuesday, June 22nd, marks a crucially important moment in the life of New York City: primary election day - the
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Jun
17
Some Brooklyn Poll Workers Receive Letter Telling Them to Support Party-Backed Candidates

Some Brooklyn Poll Workers Receive Letter Telling Them to Support Party-Backed Candidates

4 min read
Jun
17
In Council District 38, Candidates Seek to Represent a Mosaic of Communities

In Council District 38, Candidates Seek to Represent a Mosaic of Communities

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Jun
14
In District 36 Council Race, Will Bed-Stuy’s Political Old Guard Hold Firm?

In District 36 Council Race, Will Bed-Stuy’s Political Old Guard Hold Firm?

Progressives versus moderates. Insiders versus outsiders. A generational battle. Candidates and stakeholders have used all those framings to describe the
10 min read
Jun
09
Flatbush Power Brokers & 2021 Election

Flatbush Power Brokers & 2021 Election

Good evening. As the election day approaches, we will be sharing what we know about the races in the most
5 min read
Jun
09
The Power Brokers Shaping the Council District 40 Race

The Power Brokers Shaping the Council District 40 Race

This year’s city elections mark the end of an era for Central Brooklyn’s 40th Council District: for the
6 min read
Jun
08
OPINION: For Brooklyn to Come Back, Everyone Must Share in Economic Prosperity

OPINION: For Brooklyn to Come Back, Everyone Must Share in Economic Prosperity

Industry City was a terrible missed opportunity and a mistake we cannot make again. It is easier to destroy than to build - but we won’t bring Brooklyn back by refusing to negotiate new development, argues Robert Cornegy, currently running for Brooklyn Borough President in the upcoming election.
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Jun
07
AOC’s PAC Backs Slate of Brooklyn Council Candidates, Along with Maya Wiley for Mayor

AOC’s PAC Backs Slate of Brooklyn Council Candidates, Along with Maya Wiley for Mayor

Progressive Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced support this weekend for over 20 Council candidates in ten Brooklyn races through her political action committee (PAC), along with a mayoral endorsement for Maya Wiley.
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