Schumer Wins; Won’t Be Majority Leader
By BRENNEN JOHNSON Sen. Charles Schumer easily won victory Tuesday night in his reelection bid against Republican challenger Wendy Long but fell short of his …[read more]
Election News
TRUMP WINS
By ALEXANDRA SEMENOVA Republican candidate Donald Trump emerged the surprise victor early Wednesday in a stunning and unexpected outcome to a bitterly confrontational presidential race …[read more]
Voice of the People: Interviews with Voters
Jennifer Acevado, 27, of the Morris Park section of the Bronx, middle school teacher: “I voted for Hillary. Honestly I don’t like Hillary neither, but …[read more]
Live Blog: Election Night Unfolds
By JOSEPH MODICA and the STAFF OF BROOKLYN NEWS SERVICE 11:47 p.m. The New York Times is projecting that Trump has won Florida. 11:42 p.m. …[read more]
Easy Ride back to Congress for Clarke
By NATHANIEL BUTLER Republicans have given up on the race for the congressional district that stretches from central Brooklyn south to the inlets of Jamaica …[read more]
Gentrification Was the Issue in Uptown District
By LISA FLAUGH On a September afternoon in Washington Heights, shouts of protest could be heard in Spanish along Broadway. “Here we are! Here we …[read more]
A Sure Thing: Dilan Returned to State Senate
By BRENNEN JOHNSON As State Sen. Martin Malave Dilan walked along Elderts Lane in Brooklyn’s Cypress Hills section, local people raised their right fists in …[read more]
Poverty Overlooked in Presidential Race
What can government do to help the poor break out of poverty? According to Jeffrey Maclin, spokesman for the Community Service Society of New York, …[read more]
Easy Win for Jeffries for 3rd Term in Congress
By JOSEPH MODICA This year, Republicans didn’t mount a fight for any of Brooklyn’s congressional districts. “What’s the point?” said Marine Park resident Yellena Hopper. “[New …[read more]
Maloney Beats Ardini in 3-Boro Race for Congress
By ALEXANDRA SEMENOVA Robert Ardini, the Republican candidate running against longtime incumbent Rep. Carolyn Maloney, said he and Pope Francis have something in common. Both …[read more]