Mondaire Jones Declares Victory in Democratic Primary in  New York’s 17th Congressional District

After the AP called the race and after receiving at least 32,335 votes, comprising over 42 percent of ballots cast compared to his second-place competitor’s 16 percent, Mondaire Jones released […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Sandy Galef on Tobacco Legislation

To the Editor, While so many of our health efforts this year have been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to bring your attention to some important new health […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Why You Should Vote for Evelyn

I am writing to strongly urge the voters of the 17th District to make Evelyn Farkas their Congresswoman. When I met Evelyn I felt immediately that she was exactly what […] Read more »
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

New York Senate Passes New Police Reform Legislation

All ten of the bills passed by the Senate have now been signed by the governor We are at a moment of reckoning in this country.  And I am so […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Mondaire Jones is the Breath of Fresh Air we Desperately Need in NY-17

To the Editor: Jamaal Bowman, who is running for congress in NY-16, has been receiving well-deserved media coverage. But there is another congressional candidate whose brilliance and potential to create […] Read more »

Primary Candidates Focus on Voters’ Primary Issues  

As the June 23 primary approaches, candidates for New York’s 17th Congressional District seat are in the home stretch of a highly contested race.   For the past 32 years, Democrat stalwart Nita Lowey has had a […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: I am giving my vote to David Carlucci for Congress

I am giving my vote to David Carlucci in the Democratic Primary for Congress this year without a doubt. He has done amazing work as a New York State Senator […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: In Support of Evelyn Farkas

Editor, River Journal: I support Evelyn Farkas for Congress in the June 23rd democratic primary. After carefully researching the seven candidates, it is Evelyn’s national congressional and executive experience that set […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: In Defense of Adam Schleifer

Dear Editor: I was dismayed to learn of the recent pledge inspired by Evelyn Farkas attacking Adam Schleifer and his family. I found this pledge to be nothing short of […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Why I know David Carlucci is the Right Choice For Congress

I am voting for David Carlucci for Congress because he is the most qualified candidate, having served nearly 10 years in the New York State Senate. He is the most […] Read more »