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Meet Your Candidate: Antonio Reynoso For NY-7

Meet Your Candidate: Antonio Reynoso For NY-7

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is running to replace outgoing Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez.
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Meet Your Candidate: Dan Goldman For NY-10

Meet Your Candidate: Dan Goldman For NY-10

An outspoken advocate against U.S. President Donald Trump, Rep. Dan Goldman seeks to keep his seat in New York's 10th Congressional District.
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Bernie Sanders And NYC Mayor Push For Progressive Candidates at Brooklyn Rally

Bernie Sanders And NYC Mayor Push For Progressive Candidates at Brooklyn Rally

There was star power in Flatbush on Thursday as Sanders urged residents to vote for Brad Lander and Claire Valdez in the primary election.
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Meet Your Candidate: Brad Lander For NY-10

Meet Your Candidate: Brad Lander For NY-10

A stalwart of New York's progressive scene, former city Comptroller Brad Lander is hoping to oust incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in Tuesday's primary.
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Electeds Fund Brooklyn250 to Showcase Borough's Role in U.S. History

Electeds Fund Brooklyn250 to Showcase Borough's Role in U.S. History

The $350,000 in state funding will support local historical institutions in celebrating America's 250th birthday and Brooklyn’s pivotal role in shaping American history.
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One Man Dead, Police Officer Shot in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant

One Man Dead, Police Officer Shot in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant

A veteran police officer was shot in the leg at 190 Kosciuszko St. after officers responded to a 911 call. The suspect, now dead, was identified as Lamin Simmons.
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NY Expands Support For Homeowners Facing Deed Theft

NY Expands Support For Homeowners Facing Deed Theft

Governor Kathy Hochul allocated more funds for education and outreach efforts.
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Meet Your Candidate: Claire Valdez For NY-7

Meet Your Candidate: Claire Valdez For NY-7

Democratic Socialist and union member Claire Valdez is running for NY-7.
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A Brooklyn Affordable Housing Development Moves Forward

A Brooklyn Affordable Housing Development Moves Forward

Built on state land on the former Kingsboro Psychiatric Center Site, Flatbush gained over 300 affordable housing units while construction on another project started.
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Brooklyn Man Sent to Prison For Grizzly Murder With Hammer

Brooklyn Man Sent to Prison For Grizzly Murder With Hammer

Liyong Ye, 50, of Sunset Park, previously argued with the victim about living conditions in a shared apartment.
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