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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
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Jul
01
Felder, Formerly a Republican Conference Member, Joins Dems

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
1 min read
Jul
23
Strange Shapes: A Look at State Senate Districts and Primary Races in Brooklyn [UPDATED]

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
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Jul
10
EXCLUSIVE: State Senate Hopeful Challenges Incumbent Hamilton to Debate Series

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
2 min read
Jul
09
EXCLUSIVE: Barkan Campaign Releases Progressive “Immigration Justice” Platform

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
3 min read
Jul
03
State Senate Candidate Julia Salazar at Bushwick’s Starr Bar Tonight

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:
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,
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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.
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Aug
15
Local Candidate Talk: Michael Cox Runs For State Senate

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
5 min read
Aug
15
Local Candidate Talk: Michael Cox Runs For State Senate

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
5 min read