Politics

Sep
18
In The Trenches: Reform Grows in Brooklyn

In The Trenches: Reform Grows in Brooklyn

Adem Bunkeddeko.“Sounds like a suicide mission.” This was a common refrain I heard from most of Brooklyn’s political
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Sep
17
Q&A With Adam Baumel: Democrat Running against Nicole Malliotakis

Q&A With Adam Baumel: Democrat Running against Nicole Malliotakis

BAY RIDGE – Among the assembly races throughout Brooklyn, one has flown under the radar. The 64th district encompasses Staten Island
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Sep
14
A Green Dream Along the BQE – OPINION

A Green Dream Along the BQE – OPINION

Photo Credit: dlandstudioBy Borough President Eric L. Adams and Rick Russo, the Acting President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
3 min read
Sep
13
Don’t Forget To Vote In The Primaries Today!

Don’t Forget To Vote In The Primaries Today!

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerMIDWOOD – Primary Polls are definitely busier than they were in June this morning. At 9:30 a.
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Sep
12
Walmart Backed Charter School Group Takes a Side in the 46th Assembly Race

Walmart Backed Charter School Group Takes a Side in the 46th Assembly Race

CONEY ISLAND/AY RIDGE – A Walmart backed charter school group, is throwing some skin in the 46th Assembly race with
2 min read
Sep
12

NY Assembly District 46 Candidates on Issues – Part 5 of 5 – Transportation & Environment

Coney Island Creek Photo by Carly Miller/BKLYNERTomorrow New Yorkers will fill polling sites to cast their votes for candidates
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Sep
12
Candidate’s Ambiguity Over Forming A Coney Island BID Costs Him Endorsement From Local Businesses

Candidate’s Ambiguity Over Forming A Coney Island BID Costs Him Endorsement From Local Businesses

CONEY ISLAND – Letitia James and Julia Salazar aren’t the only ones getting endorsements snatched away from them. Ethan Lustig-Elgrably,
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Sep
11
Mayor on 9/11, Terrorism, Hurricane Florence, Local Endorsements And His Gas-guzzling SUVs

Mayor on 9/11, Terrorism, Hurricane Florence, Local Endorsements And His Gas-guzzling SUVs

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James O’Neill hold a media availability on crime statistics at One Police
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Sep
11
Clarke Endorses Williams Along 5-Borough Bus Tour

Clarke Endorses Williams Along 5-Borough Bus Tour

FLATBUSH  — New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams, a lieutenant governor hopeful,  received his first congressional nod Monday inside a Flatbush
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Sep
10
Bursting Park Slope’s Progressive Bubble – Opinion

Bursting Park Slope’s Progressive Bubble – Opinion

Park Slope blockBy Jane Willis, Park Slope resident who spent the summer canvassing for Kashif Hussain in her neighborhood. In
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