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Unity Democrats Announce Endorsements in Upcoming Democratic Primary

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Unity Democratic Club announced their official endorsements for multiple political races in the upcoming 2025 primary elections in late February. These included City Council Member Justin Brannan (C.D. 43) who represents parts of Brooklyn for the role of NYC comptroller, a role currently held by Brad Lander, City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) for Bronx borough president, a role currently held by Vanessa L. Gibson, Danielle Herbert Guggenheim, a Unity Democrat member and former vice-president, for City Council District 11, a role currently held by Eric Dinowitz, and finally incumbent City Council Member Pierina Sanchez for District 14.

Mayor Visits Norwood’s North Bronx Islamic Center as he Plays the Electoral Long Game

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A day after New York City Mayor Eric Adams released what he described as the “Best Budget Ever” on May 1, saying the balanced $115.1 billion budget focuses, among other areas, on safety, affordability and quality of life, he paid a visit to Norwood’s North Bronx Islamic Center & Jam-E-Masjid on East 205th Street and Bainbridge Avenue for a closed press event in front of a male audience to deliver remarks at the center’s Jummah prayer.