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Brooks-Powers Looks to Defend New Council Seat in Southeast Queens

Less than three months after winning New York City’s first true test of ranked-choice voting, Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers is back on the ballot, this time to defend her seat against two former foes in Queens’ District 31.

  • By David Brand/Queens Daily Eagle

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Seven candidates compete for Grodenchik’s seat in the pseudo-burbs of Eastern Queens

Following accusations of sexual harassment, Council Member Grodenchik decided not to run in 2021.

  • By David Brand/Queens Daily Eagle

New York City
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The race for Queens Council District 22, the next phase of Astoria's political evolution

Six democrats are vying to replace Councilmember Costa Constantinides.

  • By David Brand/Queens Daily Eagle