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Did New York Just Get the Nation’s Most Liberal Legislature?
“The most resonant symbol of the new wave was its defeat of Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol of Brooklyn, a Democratic stalwart and chair of the powerful codes committee, who is serving his 24th term after first being elected in 1972. Mr. Lentol, 77, conceded on Wednesday to Emily Gallagher, 36, a community activist in Greenpoint.”
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Heading to Albany: Brooklyn activist unseats 48-year Assembly incumbent
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How a Big Brooklyn Upset Unfolded
“Gallagher had organized an impressive campaign team and won several important endorsements from progressive leaders and groups, and made the case to voters in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Clinton Hill that it was time for generational change and a representative promising more independence and aggressiveness on crucial issues like affordable housing.”
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A Socialist Takes on Big Real Estate in North Brooklyn
“Her focus on residential displacement and workers’ rights is drawing a steady flow of small donations — while big corporate money from companies like Lyft is being mobilized against her.”
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Progressive Coalition Backs Slate of Incumbents, Challengers and Upstarts in June Primaries
“We need a solid, energized, passionate, progressive group to be able to make policies that are working for the people of New York.”
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TENANTS RIGHTS AND THE COVID-19 CRISIS
A conversation with Sam Himmelstein, NYC tenants rights lawyer.
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After 47 Years, Brooklyn Assemblyman Joe Lentol May Face A Real Primary Challenge
“Just running this race, just having an election is really important,” Gallagher told Gothamist. “Our democracy in New York is very broken.”
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Greenpoint Activist Vies to Unseat 47-Year Incumbent
“I think that the state is much more broken than the city,” she told THE CITY… “A lot of people that I talk to when they have complaints, don’t even know that the issue is a state issue…”
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Emily Gallagher Is The Candidate New York Needs Right Now
“With a platform that champions women, survivors, and more, she’s exactly what North Brooklyn needs as we enter a new decade. And after reading this interview, you’re sure to agree.”
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Emily Gallagher for NY State Assembly in Brooklyn
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Gallagher Launches Campaign To Unseat Lentol In The Assembly
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Lentol gets first primary challenge in a decade
“I intimately know the struggle of so many in north Brooklyn because I’ve lived it,” said Gallagher, pointing to experiences like working in the gig economy and struggling to make rent. “I’m ready to take on these fights because they’re really personal.”