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Jeffries says House Democrats ‘overperformed’ in general election despite losing majority, says party will push back on right-wing extremism

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Staten Island, Brooklyn pols rally against congestion pricing as Hochul considers reviving program

By Robert Pearl

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City Council passes Brooklyn CM Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill with veto-proof majority

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after horse riding accident, thousands raised for recovery

By Adam Daly

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Check out the vote: Breaking down the results of the presidential election in Brooklyn

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Razor-thin margin: Republican incumbent Michael Novakhov leads Joey Cohen-Saban in tight race for 45th Assembly District

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Republican Alec Brook-Krasny poised for re-election in 46th Assembly District, Chris McCreight concedes

By Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil

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Republican Steve Chan declares victory in heated State Senate race, ousting incumbent Iwen Chu

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Brooklyn, NY: South Brooklyn goes out and vote on November 5, 2024. Photo by Erica Price

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Election Day live updates: Polls close across borough as tight races in southern Brooklyn draw attention

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House if Dems flip House of Representatives

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Brooklyn Conservative Party honors dedicated members at annual fall reception

By Robert Pearl

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Election Day live updates: Brooklynites head to the polls amid high-stakes presidential showdown

By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Kirstyn Brendlen, Jada Camille, Gabriele Holtermann & Lloyd Mitchell

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Brooklyn Democrats rally at annual gala, energize voters ahead of 2024 election

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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NYC early voting closes with more than a million ballots cast

By Ben Brachfeld

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How sweet it is! Junior’s honors Election Day history with half-off cheesecake

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Governor Hochul meets with Brooklynites during a recent visit to Little Haiti.

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Gov. Hochul meets with Little Haiti locals during neighborhood check-in

By Jada Camille

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Brooklyn leads record-breaking early voting totals as 2024 presidential election kicks off

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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2024 General Election: A guide to where and when to vote and who’s on the ballot in Brooklyn

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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‘A force of inspiration’: Brooklyn council member declares Oct. 20 ‘New York Liberty Day’

By Jada Camille

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Supporters maintain steadfast in defense of CM Susan Zhuang after court appearance for allegedly biting cop

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Gov. Hochul says 71,000 new apartments in pipeline thanks to extension of 421-a deadline

By Adam Daly

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Another U-turn on McGuinness Boulevard as city returns to original lane reduction plan

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Coney Island bar owner to sue NYPD over alleged ‘shakedowns’ involving ex-police commissioner’s brother

By Dean Moses

Brooklyn bar owner accuses NYPD of shakedown

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Brooklyn bar owner says he is cooperating with feds, suing NYPD over alleged shakedown involving ex-top cop’s brother

By Dean Moses

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