Hanif Wins Re-election in Council Contest Defined by Israel and Gaza

Shahana Hanif defeated Maya Kornberg, a first-time candidate, in an acrimonious race for a City Council seat in Brooklyn.

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Here Are 5 Key City Council Races to Watch in the N.Y.C. Primary

In two bitterly contested races in Brooklyn, Democratic candidates have clashed over Gaza, while in Manhattan Anthony Weiner is trying to return to the Council.

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Big Names, Bigger Money and Global Themes Color the N.Y.C. Council Races

All 51 seats are up for election this year, and the Democratic primary battles feature crowded fields, moneyed interests and some recognizable figures.

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Could a Brooklyn City Councilwoman Lose Because of Her Stance on Gaza?

Shahana Hanif, the incumbent in an upcoming Democratic primary race, has been an outspoken advocate of the Palestinian cause, rattling some of the residents in her progressive district.

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The Housing Crisis Forces Change on a Low-Rise Pocket of Brooklyn

A contentious plan to build two 10-story towers illustrates how a pressing shortage of affordable apartments has started to change the politics around development.

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