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City Council begins ethics investigation of Susan Zhuang, who allegedly bit cop at Gravesend protest

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Sep. 18, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller The City Council on Tuesday opened an ethics investigation into Brooklyn Council Member Susan Zhuang, who made headlines earlier this summer over her arrest for allegedly biting a cop during a protest against a new homeless shelter in her district. City Council spokesperson Shirley Limongi confirmed the body’s…

The state of animal welfare in New York City? Not great, advocates say at City Council hearing

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Sep. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Veterinarians, animal rescuers and nonprofit leaders packed City Hall on Friday for a six-hour hearing on the state of animal welfare in New York City.  What is the state of animal welfare? Not great, according to the testimony of more than 100 people. Rescuers and shelters are struggling,…

Brooklyn saw high voter turnout in uncontested Council races. Why?

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Dec. 11, 2023 By Augostina Mallous

Every single New York City Council Member was up for reelection in November — but only a few races attracted more than a few candidates, and many in Brooklyn were uncontested, with just the incumbent on the ballot.