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From Civil Court to Supreme Court: Brooklyn’s Jill Epstein sworn in

By Olivia Seaman

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Waves of progress: Research buoy marks step toward long-awaited Coney Island ferry service

By Olivia Seaman

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Brooklyn pols demand halt to immigrant detainee transfers to troubled MDC

By Gabriele Holtermann

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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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Top court strikes down congressional, state Senate maps, with profound implications for Brooklyn

By Ben Brachfeld

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin represents Brooklyn’s best as Adams’ chief advisor

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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40th Council District hopefuls weigh in on defunding the police at candidates forum

By Ben Verde

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100 women back Council candidate Shahana Hanif in District 39

By Ben Verde

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WFP to support Alexa Avilés in Sunset Park Council race

By Ben Verde

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BK Dems’ virtual meeting dissolves into 13-hour Zoom call from hell

By Kevin Duggan

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BK Dems sued for consolidating vacancy appointments to party leadership

By Kevin Duggan

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Hospital exec Khari Edwards launches candidacy for borough president with focus on addressing homelessness

By Ben Verde

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New Kings Dems co-founder joins crowded race for Stephen Levin’s Council seat

By Kevin Duggan

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North Brooklyn district leader announces choice for male seat

By Kevin Duggan

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Jabari Brisport declares victory in 25th State Senate district

By Ben Verde

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22-year-old protest leader eyes Bed-Stuy council seat

By Ben Verde

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Those We’ve Lost

Joseph Ferris, former Park Slope Assemblyman and reformer, dies at 85

By Ben Verde

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‘It’s a war right now’: Politicos hurl insults as central Brooklyn primary race heats up

By Ben Verde

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