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Hakeem Jeffries

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Bed-Stuy

May 16, 2013

Hakeem Jeffries Questions Eric Holder on Stop-and-Frisk

Jeffries called the practice "very aggressive" and asked Holder to investigate the NYPD's policy.

Forest Hills

March 25, 2013

Queens Pols Want to Use Sandy Funds to Rebuild Derelict Rail Line

Reps. Jeffries and Meeks back revitalization of the old rail line.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

November 06, 2012

Bed-Stuy Voters Send Hakeem Jeffries to Congress

After a hard-won primary, voters picked Congressional hopeful Hakeem Jeffries for the 8th District.

Crown Heights

October 11, 2012

Franklin Avenue Merchants Rally Behind Obama Re-election Campaign

Crown Heights merchants open their doors and their wallets for campaign fundraisers as election nears.

New York City

June 27, 2012

New Yorkers Come Out to Vote in 2012 Congressional Primary

This year's congressional primary featured new blood and an old stalwart as New Yorkers came out to vote.

New York City

June 27, 2012

Charlie Rangel Defeats Adriano Espaillat in Tough Primary Fight

Rep. Charlie Rangel's primary win paves the way for a 22nd Congressional term.

New York City

June 26, 2012

Primary Day Sees New Yorkers Hit Polls for Tight Congressional Races

Incumbent Reps. Charles Rangel and Nydia Velazquez face stiff challenges in the Democratic Primary.

New York City

June 26, 2012

Dismal Turnout Expected for Candidates in Rare June Primary

Many still can't predict who will win as New Yorkers begin to head to the polls.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

June 25, 2012

Bed-Stuy is Battleground Neighborhood in 8th Congressional District

Bed-Stuy, Canarsie and Coney Island are expected to decide Tuesday's contentious 8th District Primary.

Brownsville

June 21, 2012

David Duke Endorses Councilman Charles Barron

City Councilman Charles Barron received a bizarre endorsement Thursday from David Duke.

Fort Greene

June 05, 2012

Residents Outraged at Hakeem Jeffries' Debate Boycott

Hakeem Jeffries' debate boycott leaves Fort Greene residents angered and disappointed. 

Park Slope

June 05, 2012

Kemistry Nightclub Opponents Gain Momentum

A church and state assemblyman have joined the list of locals concerned about Kemistry nightclub.

New York City

June 04, 2012

Bloomberg and Kelly Favor Decriminalizing Possession of Small Amount of Pot

Mayor and police commissioner endorse passage of Gov. Cuomo's plan to change marijuana law.

Prospect Heights, Crown Heights & Bedford Stuyvesa

April 16, 2012

Congressman Ed Towns Stepping Down

Long-time Brooklyn Congressman Ed Towns announced Monday he will not seek re-election.

Manhattan

December 08, 2010

Lawsuit Filed Challenging Cathie Black's Waiver

The suit charges that Education Commissioner David Steiner broke the law when he approved Black's waiver.