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Tish James Endorsed by “Carpenter Rise” at Brooklyn Bridge Park Presser – NYC Democratic Primaries Today!

On Saturday on Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1, Tish James, NYS Attorney General received the endorsement of The NYC District Council of Carpenters, aka “Carpenters Rise.” The group is a consortium of eleven unions representing NYC’s skilled Carpenters, Millwrights, Dockbuilders, Timbermen, Cabinetmakers, Floorcoverers, and Industrial Workers. Joe Geiger, Executive Secretary-Treasurer proclaimed, “No one is more qualified to […]

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Mic Drop: Hundreds Gather For Anti-Hate Rally in Adam Yauch Park with Beastie Boy “Ad Rock,” Electeds, Religious & Community Leaders

When Adam Yauch Park was desecrated by anti Semitic and pro-Trump graffiti on Friday afternoon the community reaction was swift.  Law enforcement deemed the incident a hate crime and the City Parks Department immediately painted over the offensive tags.  State Senator, Daniel Squadron deftly organized a bevy of elected officials and religious leaders for the […]

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Runoff Election Tuesday

For registered Democrats, there will be a runoff election on Tuesday, October 1 for the nomination for Public Advocate. The candidates vying for the nomination are City Council Member Letitia “Tish” James and State Senator Daniel Squadron. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can find the location of your polling […]

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Squadron, James Headed For Public Advocate Runoff – This Could Get Ugly

Our man in the NYS Senate Daniel Squadron will face off against City Councilmember Letitia James in the Democratic race for Public Advocate. Neither candidate achieved the magical 40% necessary to avoid the October runoff election. Squadron’s campaign has run a robust schedule of TV ads and James released the hounds last month issuing a […]

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