A recognizable face will return to the City Council, following the resignation of Jazmarie Melendez. Ex council member Samia Suliman has received the backing of
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In Clash With Ganim, City Council’s Charter Examination Falls Short
For a second time the City Council’s efforts to empanel a Charter Revision Commission next year failed, this time by one vote in a Monday
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On A Night Of Fireworks At City Council Meeting, Michele Small Sends A Powerful Message To Maria Pereira
Sometimes you can say a lot by saying nothing. Former City Councilwoman Michele Small did just that Tuesday night in quiet solidarity with Samia Suliman
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The Brown-Hennessy Fourth Of July Fireworks–The Battle Of The Best Campaign Liars
On Fourth of July weekend the fireworks are just warming up for the August 9 primaries. The City Council July 5th is scheduled to fill
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Maria Pereira District Partner Michele Small Resigns From City Council
Upper East Side City Council member Michele Small who had been aligned with district partner Maria Pereira in the 138th District submitted her resignation on
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Will New Faces Change City Council Machinations?
Barring a change in the political zeitgeist Nov. 2, four new members will officially join the 20-unit City Council in December. Many veterans of the
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How Will City Council Members Deal With Wanda Simmons’ Anti-Vax Fixation
In two months a new City Council will be seated with at least four new members, including East End activist Wanda Simmons who brings lingering
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Primary Winners: Nieves, Valle, Pereira, Gen Now–Losers: Lydia, Ricci
It was a night of take that! A night of surprises. A night of a little bit of everything with a lot on the line.
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