Politics

Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis delivering her victory speech on election night. Photo courtesy of Malliotakis' office

Malliotakis wins, could wind up as last Republican representing Brooklyn

November 7 | By John Alexander

The Blue Wave swept over the former Republican strongholds of Southern Brooklyn...

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After polling sites all over Brooklyn reported serious problems during midterm voting, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams took to the doorway of the Brooklyn Board of Elections to call for voting reform. Photo by Erica Sherman/Brooklyn BP’s Office.

Adams calls for voting reform, more sophisticated tech

November 7 | By Sara Bosworth

Standing in front of the Brooklyn Board of elections on Wednesday morning...

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Max Rose. Photo by Jaime DeJesus

Rose upsets Donovan in 11th Congressional District

November 7 | By Jaime DeJesus, John Alexander & Helen Klein

“We won!” Those were the first words shouted by Democrat Max Rose...

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Andrew Gounardes with Melanie Graf. Eagle photo by Meaghan McGoldrick and Paula Katinas

Gounardes claims victory in State Senate race, Golden waiting on paper ballots

November 7 | By Meaghan McGoldrick and Paula Katinas

“I’m just so proud of him,” cried Diane Gounardes Tuesday night...

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Mathylde Frontus after declaring victory. Photo by Amanda Glodowski

Frontus beats Saperstein in Assembly race

November 7 | By Amanda Glodowski & Paula Katinas

After months of waiting, the 46th Assembly District finally has an assemblymember...

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Blue Wave washes ashore in Southwest Brooklyn

November 7 | By Helen Klein, John Alexander, Jaime DeJesus, Amanda Glodowski, Paula Katinas and Meaghan McGoldrick

A blue wave certainly appears to have washed over southwest Brooklyn, bringing...

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Letitia James is the first black woman elected to statewide office in New York. Holly Pickett/The New York Times via AP, Pool, File

Tish James makes history: 1st black woman to win NY-wide office

November 7 | By Michael R. Sisak

Letitia James made history Tuesday night, becoming the first black woman elected...

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Max Rose. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File

Democrat Rose beats Donovan, NYC’s only GOP congressman

November 7 | By Deepti Hajela

Army veteran Max Rose, a moderate Democrat, defeated U.S. Rep. Dan...

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Photo courtesy of Max Rose's office

Trump robocalls heard in Bay Ridge, link Max Rose to Pelosi, Waters

November 7 | By Raanan Geberer

The Republican Party sent taped robocalls of President Trump to 55,000...

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Brooklyn Today

December 12, 2018Dec 12, 2018 | Rain, 37° F

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Happy Wednesday! An alleged gang member is charged with attempted murder, a man who urinated on religious statues is arrested, and prosecutors drop charges against a mother. Plus, Andrew Cuomo calls for a last-minute review of the L-train shutdown plans, a former Airbnb executive buys a pricey Cobble Hill home, and a Brooklyn Heights townhouse is sold for $11.75 million. Finally, a writer suggests eliminating the BQE, and we recommend the best donut shops in the city.

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