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Election for Williams’ successor set for Tuesday

May 13 | Paula Katinas

It’s a high stakes game of political musical chairs, and the...

Former Councilmember Jumaane Williams resoundingly won the special election for New York City public advocate on Tuesday. AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File

How Jumaane Williams won the special election

February 28 | By Paula Katinas

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Williams wins public advocate race

February 26 | Paula Katinas

Brooklyn Councilmember Jumaane Williams, whose candidacy was struck by an 11th hour...

Voter turnout for the public advocate special election has so far been slow, poll workers say. Eagle photo

Sparse morning voter turnout at Brooklyn poll sites

February 26 | By Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Polls opened at 6 a.m. for today’s special election to...

Five proposals that could make big changes to the way things are done in New York City will be on the back of the ballot this Nov. 5. Brooklynites can learn about them at Borough Hall on Tuesday. AP file photo/Wong Maye-E

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