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NYC 2017 Primary Election Results: Ampry-Samuel Wins 41st District

NYC 2017 Primary Election Results: Ampry-Samuel Wins 41st District

The results are in from yesterday's NYC primary elections, where residents voted for mayor, public advocate, district attorney and councilmembers From left to right: Councilmember Laurie Cumbo for the 35th District, Alicka Ampry-Samuel for the 41st D

The 2017 NYC Primaries - An Overview and Where to Vote

The 2017 elections are for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, District Attorneys and 51 City Council seats On Tuesday, September 12, New York City will hold its primary elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, the Boro
New 'HBCU Hub' Aims to Increase Awareness Among High School Students in Brooklyn

New 'HBCU Hub' Aims to Increase Awareness Among High School Students in Brooklyn

Hampton U alum Nicole Barnwell has kick-started an HBCU advocacy group-- the first-ever in New York City-- called The HBCU Hub Founder of The HBCU Hub, Nicole Barnwell Hampton University alum Nicole Barnwell has kick-started an Historically Black Col

District 35 Candidates Spar over Affordable Housing

The 35th City Council District race is a crucial one, particularly for the future of affordable housing, considering the district is home to over 6,000 units of NYCHA housing Vying for one of the most sought-after seats in the citywide elections, fou
After Conquering Diabetes, BP Adams Shares Book, Diet That Helped Save His Life!

After Conquering Diabetes, BP Adams Shares Book, Diet That Helped Save His Life!

"The best thing to happened to me in my life is that I became diabetic, because if I wasn't diabetic, I was going to die from one of the 15 American diseases," said BP Eric Adams. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

City Council Candidate Butler Secures Key Endorsements from Local Officials, Unions

City Council hopeful Henry Butler has secured the support from City Councilmember Robert Cornegy, State Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright, as well as various local unions and organizations Photo Credit: henrybutler41stcouncil.

City Lawmakers Vow Resistance to Trump's Move to End DACA

With the end of DACA, more than 800,000 Dreamers - including 40,000 New Yorkers - may face deportation as early as March 2018 Photo credit: Immigrationpost.com Comptroller Scott M.
43rd City Council District Candidates to Hold Final Debate at Bay Ridge Library

43rd City Council District Candidates to Hold Final Debate at Bay Ridge Library

Justin Brannan, Kevin Peter Carroll, Vincent Chirico, the Rev.

Jiang-Stein and Steinem to Discuss Women's Incarceration at Bklyn Museum

The conversation will focus on women's incarceration, its effect on their families and communities, and explore possible alternatives to imprisonment Photo credit: Brooklyn Museum Deborah Jiang-Stein, author of the memoir Prison Baby , will be joined
Photos: West Indian American Day Parade 2017, 'Pon de Road...'

Photos: West Indian American Day Parade 2017, 'Pon de Road...'

Check out these photos from Brooklyn's annual West Indian American Day Parade on Monday, September 4, which was celebrating its 50th year anniversary! Colorful Caribbean floats representing the countries of Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana and more m