Jun. 14, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The New York City Council primary election is scheduled for June 27, and every single council seat is up for grabs.
2023 City Council primary election: Who’s on the ballot, when and where to vote, and more!
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GOP candidate Michael Ragusa drops out of City Council race after forged signature accusations
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.
Republican Rep. Malliotakis bought lucrative bank stocks amidst Signature Bank collapse
Apr. 11, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
In the midst of discussions with federal regulatory bodies last month, Republican Congress Member Nicole Malliotakis purchased stock in a bank that then took over the assets of the failing Signature Bank — sending the value of her new stocks soaring.
Evolution Strategies founded to support Latina community in New York politics
Apr. 5, 2023 By Caroline Ourso
Teresa Gonzalez and Prisca Salazar-Rodriguez are on a mission to empower and support New York Latinas and increase their representation in politics through Evolution Strategies, their newly- founded firm.
Reynoso taps pastor Kimberly Council as deputy Brooklyn Borough President
Apr. 3, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is welcoming a new face to Borough Hall.
Attorney Turquoise Haskin announces run for Kings County Civil Court judge
Mar. 3, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper Democratic attorney Turquoise Haskin has announced her run for a Kings County Civil Court judgeship, focusing on her extensive experience as an attorney in private practice and government and on her longtime dedication to the court system. “I am truly honored to have the chance to represent the…
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No halt to Council election petitioning for now following suit over Queens district lines, judge rules
Feb. 27, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge ruled on Monday that petitioning for the upcoming City Council primaries, set to begin Tuesday, can move forward after a legal defense group filed a suit seeking to delay signature gathering in a bid to alter the council maps approved after last year’s redistricting.