Jul. 1, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen After a week of uncertainty, George Sarantopoulos has eked out a narrow victory in the Republican primary in Council District 47, per unofficial ranked-choice voting totals. The race has remained too close to call since the night of the June 24 election, when Sarantopoulos and fellow Republican Richie…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Gabriele Holtermann & Robert Pearl Kayla Santosuosso handily won the Democratic primary for City Council District 47 Tuesday night, solidifying her spot on the November ballot in the race to succeed outgoing Council Member Justin Brannan. Meanwhile, the Republican primary remained too close to call. Santosuosso, an…
May. 16, 2025 By Abbie Greenbaum As New York’s primary election approaches, several City Council races are drawing increased public attention — including the contest in South Brooklyn’s District 47. The district includes Bay Ridge, Coney Island and Sea Gate, as well as parts of Dyker Heights, Gravesend and Bath Beach. It is currently…
Mar. 25, 2024 By Jada Camille
A task force from the New York City Sheriff’s Office last week busted some southern Brooklyn shops for illegally carrying and selling cannabis and other illicit products during a routine inspection of the district.
Jan. 30, 2024 By Jada Camille
Council Member Justin Brannan celebrated his election to the helm of the newly outlined District 47 at an inauguration party on Sunday, Jan. 28.
Jun. 28, 2023 By Jada Camille
Two incumbent city council members – Republican Ari Kagan and Democrat Justin Brannan– continued the race towards the District 47 city council seat during the June 27 primary election.
Apr. 18, 2023 By Jada Camille
Republican politician Michael Ragusa has dropped out of the race for City Council District 47 following allegations of forged signatures on his ballot petitions.