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Watch: Shahana Hanif, NYC Council Candidate District 39 (Brooklyn)

By Skye Ostreicher Posted on April 28, 2021

Shahana Hanif is running for NYC Council District 39 in Brooklyn, a seat currently held by term-limited Brad Lander, who is running for NYC Comptroller. Council District 39 encompasses Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Columbia Waterfront, Gowanus, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Borough Park, Kensington.

PoliticsNY asked Hanif three questions in three minutes as part of our meet the candidate series on the road to the June 22 citywide primaries.

To learn more about all the candidates in all the citywide races click here.

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