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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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)
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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)
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Brooklyn Senior Idol 2010 winner Nunzio Franzese. (Photo: Martin J. Golden / Facebook)Got a favorite song and love to sing? Are you over 50? Then this competition is for you! Senator Marty Golden, in conjunction with Xaverian High School [http://www.xaverian.org/page], announced details for the 10th Annual
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Photo via Sha-Doobie [https://www.facebook.com/300890483385429/photos/pb.300890483385429.-2207520000.1435594656./432715656869577/?type=3&theater] Looking to boogie down at your local park this summer? Senator Marty Golden has announced the lineup for his free summer concert series. The musical acts offer a little something for everyone
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Photo by Bensonhurst BeanDrug dealers, beware: You may serve more jail time if you are arrested selling narcotics to children under 14 or if you are caught at a park or a playground. The State Senate passed two drug-related bills yesterday, the first sponsored by Senator Jack Martins and the
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Photo by sanofi-pasteur [https://www.flickr.com/photos/sanofi-pasteur/13716283143/]Senator Martin J. Golden announced a partnership with Coney Island Hospital [http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/coneyisland/html/home/home.shtml] and the Visiting Nurse [http://www.vnsny.org/] Services of New York [http://www.vnsny.org/] to host
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Photo by Leon LipkovichGovernor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-support-homeowners-impacted-superstorm-sandy] Thursday, the third anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, designed to regulate insurance claims related to sewer backups that occur during storms. The law requires the Department of Financial Services to examine and make
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Marty Golden, Photo By Erica ShermanGovernor Andrew Cuomo added new limitations to how legislators can use campaign funds in this year’s budget, but some Republican lawmakers, including Senator Marty Golden, have apparently chosen to ignore them. Specifically, pols are now prohibited from using campaign nest eggs to pay for