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Republicans and Conservatives in Brooklyn join forces against the borough’s Democratic dominance
South Brooklyn’s Republican and Conservative leaders are joining forces to create a more powerful impact for elected representatives.
Kings County Conservative Party honors Malliotakis, Brooklyn’s only Republican congressional representative
The Kings County Conservative Party held its annual American Heritage Reception on Aug. 1, honoring Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis.
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Republicans and Conservatives in Brooklyn join forces against the borough’s Democratic dominance
South Brooklyn’s Republican and Conservative leaders are joining forces to create a more powerful impact for elected representatives.
Kings County Conservative Party honors Malliotakis, Brooklyn’s only Republican congressional representative
The Kings County Conservative Party held its annual American Heritage Reception on Aug. 1, honoring Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis.
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In primaries, Goldman, Gonzalez, Simon, Gallagher, Zinerman are challenged; Yeger Seeks assembly
BROOKLYN — U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and state Assemblymembers Jo Anne Simon, Emily Gallagher and Stefani Zinerman are all facing challengers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, while current Councilmember Kalman Yeger is seeking to move to the Assembly. Rep. Dan Goldman, the incumbent in Congressional District 10, which includes parts of Lower Manhattan and Brownstone Brooklyn, was
With newspapers under siege, New York State ‘Sustainability Act’ could help save local journalism
It certainly had “impact” and “proximity.” Taking place in the fabled hallway outside the Legislative Correspondents’ Association in Albany, N.Y., journalists, news outlets, elected officials, and community advocates joined forces on Wednesday to show their overwhelming support for the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. Essentially, what the LJSA would do is provide tax credits to local news outlets for the employment
Brooklyn’s Frank Seddio talks politics, life and attending Biden’s State of the Union Address
Full slideshow below DOWNTOWN — Some would say that Frank Seddio has lived the life of 10 men — and they wouldn’t be wrong. And although he’ll be 78 this year, he shows no signs of slowing down. Seddio wears many hats and holds many titles — including principal attorney at Seddio & Associates, as well as district leader for
More than 100 New York State newspapers form coalition to advocate for local journalism amid turbulent times and increasing closures
NEW YORK STATE — A statewide group of local news organizations, comprising over 100 local newspapers in New York, has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package that would deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. The coalition is launching at a watershed moment for the journalism industry — and our democracy.
Brooklyn Constituency helps to lead Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Albany
The first official observance of the Chinese/Lunar New Year was celebrated in Albany, N.Y. last Tuesday — and the Brooklyn Eagle had a ringside seat to the event and all of its festivities. This historic moment marks New York as the first state in the country to mandate statewide public school closures in observance of Chinese/Lunar New Year (Legislation A.7768/S.7573)
Brooklyn GOP holiday gala reveals strong support for Trump
The Brooklyn Republican 2023 holiday party on Monday evening at the Bay Ridge Manor, where a toy drive was held to benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Children’s Hospital, showcased GOP unity, holiday warmth and good cheer — and was a smashing success overall. However, it was impossible to ignore the 800-pound gorilla in the room: Donald J. Trump. In a Brooklyn
IBX light rail gets a shot in the arm, despite MTA’s about-face on tolls
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent desire to “pause” congestion pricing put a shadow on many planned improvements in the MTA’s subway, bus and commuter rail system that were expected to be
Republicans and conservatives keep their parties alive in South Brooklyn
Full slideshow below The Brooklyn Republican 2023 holiday party was held this past Monday evening at the Bay Ridge Manor, showcasing a toy drive to benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Children’s
Why we should never forget Judges Rivers, Toney & Watson
EDITORS’ NOTE: One of the signature events of the Judicial Friends Association, in addition to awarding scholarships in the study of law, is an annual fundraising event called the Toney,
Brooklyn republican assemblyman boosts his support among Chinese constituents
SUNSET PARK — The atmosphere and aura in the room was that of unity, optimism and overwhelming support as hundreds congregated in Sunset Park’s Pacificana restaurant on Thursday evening to show
Through a red lens: Kings County Conservative Party holds annual gala; urges attendees to vote early, and vote red
Full slideshow below With election day looming, a who’s who of New York Conservatives sought to convey their ideology to a group of more than 100 last Thursday, November 2,
Election results: Brannan, Zhuang win Brooklyn City Council races
This November’s election results in Brooklyn centered around a heated City Council race between Democrat Justin Brannan and Republican Ari Kagan for the 47th District. The race between the two