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Democratic Socialist Phara Souffrant Forrest Claims Victory in 57th State Assembly District

Forrest declared victory over incumbent Assembly Member Walter Mosley
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How the BLM Protests Helped Chi Ossé Find His Political Voice

The Crown Heights activist is now a candidate for the 36th City Council District
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Brooklyn's BLM Leader, Anthony Beckford, Receives Lynching Threats

Brooklyn's BLM Leader, Anthony Beckford, Receives Lynching Threats

The community activists says he will not let the threats stop his work.
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Since Espinal's departure From the City Council, Has Brooklyn’s 37th District Been Forgotten?

Parts of East New York and Bushwick have gone with city council representation for six months … and counting ...
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Brooklyn LGBTQIA+ Candidates Amongst Those Making Historic City Council Run

Brooklyn LGBTQIA+ Candidates Amongst Those Making Historic City Council Run

Will the 2021 election make the City Council more representative of the city it serves?
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City Council Passes Budget With Cuts to NYPD and Restored Funding for Community Programs

City Council Passes Budget With Cuts to NYPD and Restored Funding for Community Programs

New York City councilmembers stayed up until the early hours voting on the "imperfect" and "hard-fought" budget
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NYPD Reform and Budget Cuts to get Underway

NYPD Reform and Budget Cuts to get Underway

After days of occupying City Hall, protestors demanding $1 billion in NYPD cuts are being listened to
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'Open Streets' Initiative Unveiled in Bklyn Communities Hard Hit By COVID-19

'Open Streets' Initiative Unveiled in Bklyn Communities Hard Hit By COVID-19

Five miles of open street space will be available in East New York and Brownsville
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Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Illegal Fireworks Task Force

Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Illegal Fireworks Task Force

Last night, residents honked their horns near Gracie Mansion to wake up de Blasio. Today, New Yorkers have a new taskforce
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Heads Up! Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 23!

Heads Up! Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 23!

Today, June 22, is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot, and tomorrow will be the last day you will be able to postmark an absentee ballot
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