Update: Northwest Bronx Democrats’ 2021 Endorsements & Non-Endorsements of West Side Candidates

Local community and political organization, the Northwest Bronx Democrats (NWBx Dems) announced their endorsements and non-endorsements of various west side candidates running for City Council Districts 11, 14 and 15 in the upcoming primaries on Friday, June 11. They also announced their picks for Bronx civil court judge and Bronx borough president.   Saying, this […]

Sen. Biaggi, Planned Parenthood, Brigid Alliance & Legislators Call for NYS Abortion Access Fund

State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi joined legislators and advocates on Wednesday, June 2, in calling for the passage of the New York State Abortion Access Fund in the final days of the legislative session. Bill S758/A1926 creates a fund which allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute financial support for organizations that provide financial and logistical assistance to […]

Update: District 11 City Council Race: Abigail Martin Endorsed by Women’s Group Led by Jessica Haller

The campaign for Abigail Martin, candidate in the District 11 City Council primary election, announced on Thursday, May 6, that Martin received the backing of “21 in ‘21” and “Voters for Animal Rights” (VFAR) in the the upcoming Democratic primary election on June 22.   21 in ’21 is a citywide grassroots organization working to […]

D11 June Primary Race: Jessica Haller Drops Out, Assumes New Role Supporting Female Candidates

Jessica Haller, tech entrepreneur and environmentalist who recently finished in third place in the March 23 District 11 City Council special election, announced on Friday, April 16, that she will not be running in the District 11 Democratic June primary race. “After taking some time to reflect on the results of the special election, I […]

Update: Fernández on NYS Budget: No Cuts to Health, Additional Funds for Schools, Gun Violence Prevention & Parks

New York State Assemblywoman for the 80th Assembly District, Nathalia Fernández, said the latest New York State Budget of $212 billion, the largest in the State’s history, invests in the future of The Bronx. Fernández released a statement on Thursday, April 8, describing the new budget as “bold and progressive,” one that will bring much-needed […]

District 11 City Council Special Election: Dan Padernacht Releases Post Election Statement

Following the release on Tuesday night of the initial, unofficial results of the District 11 City Council special election which took place on March 23, by the New York City Board of Elections, candidate, lawyer and chair of Bronx Community Board 8 Traffic & Transportation committee, Dan Padernacht, released the following statement to his supporters. […]