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Jumaane Williams

Jul
19
‘New Yorkers Must Stay Vigilant’: Local Pols Blast Trump, Prepare For More ICE Raids

‘New Yorkers Must Stay Vigilant’: Local Pols Blast Trump, Prepare For More ICE Raids

Rep. Yvette Clarke speaks at the press conference (Image by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner) LOWER MANHATTAN — Local politicians on Friday instructed
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Jun
26
Louis Keeps District 45 Council Seat

Louis Keeps District 45 Council Seat

Monique Chandler-Waterman (left) and Farah Louis. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner) EAST FLATBUSH—City Council Member Farah Louis has held on
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Jun
21
Chandler-Waterman Gets an Exonerated 5 Member Endorsement Ahead of D45 Democratic Primary

Chandler-Waterman Gets an Exonerated 5 Member Endorsement Ahead of D45 Democratic Primary

Monique Chandler-Waterman flanked by her children and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams as in-district lawmakers endorse her candidacy for the 45th
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Apr
23
Lots of Shade Thrown At District 45 Candidate Forum

Lots of Shade Thrown At District 45 Candidate Forum

Candidates, organizers, and moderator Kadia Goba. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner) MIDWOOD – About 150 residents of Community District 45 came to
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Mar
28
Jumaane Williams On His Priorities As Public Advocate

Jumaane Williams On His Priorities As Public Advocate

EAST FLATBUSH —  Two Brooklyn councilmembers voted against Mayor de Blasio’s affordable housing plan in 2016 saying the measure “largely
4 min read
Mar
11
L. Rickie Tulloch Enters The Crowded Race For the 45th Council Seat

L. Rickie Tulloch Enters The Crowded Race For the 45th Council Seat

EAST FLATBUSH — L. Rickie Tulloch is the ninth person to jump into the crowded race to replace Public Advocate-Elect Jumaane
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Jan
29
Alas, The Final Count For The Upcoming Public Advocate’s Race Is 17

Alas, The Final Count For The Upcoming Public Advocate’s Race Is 17

Candidate for Public Advocate Helal Sheik with Jeff Coltin photobombing. (Photo: Kadia Goba/Bklyner)BROOKLYN — Tuesday’s Board Of Elections
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Jan
11
Central Brooklynites Are Running For Jumaane Williams’ Seat, Already

Central Brooklynites Are Running For Jumaane Williams’ Seat, Already

EAST FLATBUSH — Residents in the 45th Council district are already running for Jumanne Williams’ seat although he hasn’t won
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Oct
29
Adams Calls For Guns In Places Of Worship, Others – To Unite Against Hate Following Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Adams Calls For Guns In Places Of Worship, Others – To Unite Against Hate Following Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerMIDWOOD – In a press conference yesterday to condemn the murder of 11 Jewish people in the Tree
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Sep
28
Welcome To Hillel Place Plaza

Welcome To Hillel Place Plaza

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerFLATBUSH – Elected officials and members of the community gathered at Flatbush’s new Pedestrian Plaza at Hillel
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