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Nov
04
Brooklyn’s Winners & Losers

Brooklyn’s Winners & Losers

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BROOKLYN – With the exception of four people (three of them currently have fewer
9 min read
Aug
07
Colton’s Undetectable Knives Ban Bill Gets Gov’s Rubber Stamp

Colton’s Undetectable Knives Ban Bill Gets Gov’s Rubber Stamp

Assembly Member William Colton at a rally last summer (Image by Zainab Iqbal/ Bklyner)SOUTHERN BROOKLYN — A bill pushed by
2 min read
Nov
03
You’re Not Just Voting For The Next President On Tuesday — Here’s What You Need To Know

You’re Not Just Voting For The Next President On Tuesday — Here’s What You Need To Know

Photo by Fort Greene Focus.Besides the obvious two choices that voters will have to pick on Tuesday, November 8,
2 min read
Sep
12
New York’s Primary Elections Are Tomorrow! Here’s What You Need To Know

New York’s Primary Elections Are Tomorrow! Here’s What You Need To Know

Photo by Park Slope StoopTuesday, September 13 is New York’s Primary Elections. Polls will be open from 6am – 9pm.
2 min read
Aug
24
7 Questions For Pamela Harris: Assemblywoman Talks CIGG, Media Scrutiny & Serving The Whole District

7 Questions For Pamela Harris: Assemblywoman Talks CIGG, Media Scrutiny & Serving The Whole District

Photo courtesy of Pamela Harris/FacebookAssemblywoman Pamela Harris has deep Brooklyn roots. A lifelong resident of Coney Island — where she
5 min read
Aug
24
7 Questions For Pamela Harris: Assemblywoman Talks CIGG, Media Scrutiny & Serving The Whole District

7 Questions For Pamela Harris: Assemblywoman Talks CIGG, Media Scrutiny & Serving The Whole District

Photo courtesy of Pamela Harris/FacebookAssemblywoman Pamela Harris has deep Brooklyn roots. A lifelong resident of Coney Island — where she
5 min read
Aug
03
Addressing Past Financial Woes, Assemblywoman Harris Opens Up About Cancer Battle

Addressing Past Financial Woes, Assemblywoman Harris Opens Up About Cancer Battle

Photo courtesy of Pamela Harris/FacebookAmid media reports that she and her husband had fallen into debt and filed for
3 min read
Aug
02
Harris Scrutinized For Back Taxes & 2013 Bankruptcy Filing

Harris Scrutinized For Back Taxes & 2013 Bankruptcy Filing

Pamela Harris, front(Photo by Alex Ellefson/Sheepshead Bites)Assemblywoman Pamela Harris’ past money issues returned to haunt her this
3 min read
Jul
22
6 Questions For Kate Cucco, Candidate For The 46th State Assembly District

6 Questions For Kate Cucco, Candidate For The 46th State Assembly District

Photo courtesy of Kate CuccoDemocratic State Assembly candidate Kate Cucco [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2016/05/cucco-announces-candidacy-46th-assembly-district/#.V5D5oZOAOko] has been
7 min read
Jul
15
Harris Campaign Pushes Back Against Allegations Of Inappropriate Ties To Nonprofit

Harris Campaign Pushes Back Against Allegations Of Inappropriate Ties To Nonprofit

Assemblywoman Pamela Harris speaking with reporters at Kaiser Park. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Assemblywoman Pamela Harris — who is in
3 min read