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City Council race in northeast Bronx heats up | #citycouncil

There’s currently a battle to represent the northeast Bronx, with Democratic Councilmember Marjorie Velázquez facing a challenge from conservative newcomer Kristy Marmorato. “I’m not a politician. I am a healthcare worker. This is my first time,” Republican candidate Marmorato told NY1. What You Need To Know Democrat Marjorie Velázquez currently represents the City Council’s District […]

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Candidates in City Council District 23 primary race debate | #citycouncil

On Thursday night on “Inside City Hall,” the three candidates for Council District 23 debated the top issues of the district that sit on the eastern edge of Queens. Councilwoman Linda Lee faced off against challengers Steve Behar and Rubaiya Rahman over issues including affordable housing, climate change and education. Their district includes parts of […]

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Three candidates in City Council District 1 debate on NY1 | #citycouncil

Three Democratic candidates for the City Council District 1 in Manhattan joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Thursday night for a primary election debate. The district includes most of Lower Manhattan, such as SoHo, Chinatown, Lower East Side and the Financial District. The three leading Democratic candidates are: Christopher Marte, Ursila Jung […]

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Before City Council primaries, learn about your district | #citycouncil

On June 27, New Yorkers will get a chance to vote in a once-in-a-generation election.  For the first time in 20 years, every City Council seat is up for grabs after just a two-year term, to accomodate city law that requires redistricting according to new population data from the U.S. Census.  In a new guide […]

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