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State Assembly

A collection of 31 issues

Brooklyn’s Winners & Losers

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BROOKLYN – With the exception of four people (three of them currently have fewer votes than their Republican opponents, [/southern-brooklyn-came-out-strong-for-trump/] and one newcomer in the State Assembly) everyone running in Brooklyn was elected last night as expected based on the Democratic primary results in

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 a Brooklyn politician that bans the possession and production of undetectable knives was signed into law Tuesday. The measure— which is aimed at preventing people from evading detection of metal

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, there is a number of important local races that should not be ignored. We’ve compiled a list of candidates that folks in our area will decide between and the

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. Our coverage area has variation depending on exactly where you live. To get detailed information based on your exact address, visit Voter’s Edge New York [http://votersedge.nyccfb.info/

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 currently lives with her husband Leon — Harris made history last year, when she won a special election [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/11/pamela-harris-wins-46th-district-assembly-seat/#.V73GAsCAOko] to fill the 46th Assembly

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 currently lives with her husband Leon — Harris made history last year, when she won a special election [/pamela-harris-wins-46th-district-assembly-seat/#.V73GAsCAOko] to fill the 46th Assembly District seat left vacant [/brook-krasny-first-russian-american-assemblyman-plans-to-resign-on-june-7/#.V73NsMCAOkq]

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 bankruptcy in 2013 [/more-trouble-for-harris/#.V6H7pNArLos], Assemblywoman Pamela Harris penned an open letter Tuesday, attributing her financial hardship to series of health crises, including her own battle with breast cancer. The

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 week, as tabloid newspapers scrutinized old mortgage debt and back taxes her lawyer claims she is working to repay. Harris and her husband Leon filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy at

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 interested in public service since she was a child in her native Ohio, when she often tagged along with her grandfather to United Steelworkers Union [http://www.usw.org/] events.

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 the middle of a bruising primary battle to hold onto her seat — pushed back Friday against allegations in the New York Post [http://nypost.com/2016/07/09/assemblywomans-link-to-nonprofit-raises-questions/] that