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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

Felder, Formerly a Republican Conference Member, Joins Dems

Simcha Felder. (Photo: NY Senate)BOROUGH PARK— A partyless Brooklyn lawmaker has picked a side. State Senator Simcha Felder, who represents Borough Park and parts of surrounding neighborhoods including Midwood, is joining the Senate Democrats, The State of Politics reported [https://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2019/07/felder-joins-senate-dem-fold/#.XRn5odFCNxI.twitter] Monday.

Strange Shapes: A Look at State Senate Districts and Primary Races in Brooklyn [UPDATED]

With State Senate primaries just two months away, it might be a good time to revisit some district maps to get a sense of representation in Brooklyn. Some districts make sense, while others… not so much. From splitting Greenpoint in two, or the long arm of the 20th District, or

EXCLUSIVE: State Senate Hopeful Challenges Incumbent Hamilton to Debate Series

Democratic challenger Zellnor Myrie addressing Brooklyn residents (Via ZellnorForStateSenate [https://zellnorforstatesenate.com/])Today, Zellnor Myrie, a candidate in the Democratic primary [https://zellnorforstatesenate.com/] for the 20th District State Senate seat challenged incumbent Senator Jesse Hamilton to a series of debates across the district. The 20th district primarily covers Crown

EXCLUSIVE: Barkan Campaign Releases Progressive “Immigration Justice” Platform

The Barkan campaign for State Senate has released a new “Immigration Justice” platform [http://rossbarkan.com/platform/our-immigration-justice-platform/] that outlines a strong progressive stance on immigration and lashes out against ICE, the Republican-controlled State Senate, and the Trump White House. Running in the Democratic Primary in Southern Brooklyn’s 22nd

State Senate Candidate Julia Salazar at Bushwick’s Starr Bar Tonight

Salazar, center, will be interviewed tonight in Bushwick about her primary challenge for State Senate (Via Salazar for Senate [https://salazarforsenate.com/])BUSHWICK – Following the success of Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’s upset win in New York’s 14th Congressional District, attention is suddenly on upstart primary challenges from Democratic Socialists—like

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/

Local Candidate Talk: Michael Cox Runs For State Senate

Courtesy of Michael Cox for BrooklynWith a controversial and chaotic Presidential race taking up the majority of media headlines, candidates can find it challenging to introduce themselves to their current or potential constituency. Here’s an opportunity to hear from a new candidate in their own words. Michael Cox (D)

Local Candidate Talk: Michael Cox Runs For State Senate

Courtesy of Michael Cox for BrooklynWith a controversial and chaotic Presidential race taking up the majority of media headlines, candidates can find it challenging to introduce themselves to their current or potential constituency. Here’s an opportunity to hear from a new candidate in their own words. Michael Cox (D)