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

Politics

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

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

People watch election results coverage

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ELECTION RESULTS | Harris wins New York though Trump wins nationally; Gillibrand, Proposition 1 also prevail

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Why they voted: New Yorkers explain what motivated them to cast ballots for Harris or Trump

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Politics

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Politics

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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Politics

Brooklyn Conservative Party honors dedicated members at annual fall reception

By Robert Pearl

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Politics

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

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

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City Council unveils broad housing plan in response to Mayor’s City of Yes zoning overhaul

A women crossing street

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NYC officially decriminalizes jaywalking, ending a 66-year ban that was scarcely enforced

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Downtown

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

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

The state Senate chamber in the New York State Capitol.

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NY State Senate and Assembly races to watch in the Nov. 5 general election

City Council member speaks at hospital closure rally

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City Council rallies in effort to stop hospital closures in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn

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

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

By Jada Camille

People voting at P.S. 92 in Manhattan on June 25, 2024.

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Flip your ballots! What New Yorkers should know about the 6 ballot questions in the Nov. 5 election

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Politics

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

three people at a podium discussing misinformation during Election Day with flags in the back

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Hochul cracks down on AI deepfakes and misinformation during early voting and Election Day

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Politics

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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Sports

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

By Jada Camille

Adams admin member Dan Garodnick testifies about City of Yes

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Adams admin officials try to calm council members’ fears around City of Yes housing plan

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Politics

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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