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Michael Rock

Michael Rock is a New York-based blogger and journalist. In addition to his personal blog, The Disaffected American, his work has been published on WhoWhatWhy, Forward, News Cult, The Times of Israel, and HistoryBuff.

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Kristina Naplatarski: A Home-Grown Leader for the 50th District

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Manhattan Electeds Blast Trump for Threat to Bring Feds to NYC

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NY Electeds Celebrate NYU Tandon’s #STEMNow

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Treyger, Bowman Celebrate NYU Tandon’s #STEMNow

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Gounardes, Bruno Spar over Dyker Hts, Bay Ridge Property Crime Spike

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Silwa Hopes New Chaos Will Bring Him to Gracie Mansion

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Sliwa Hopes New Chaos Will Bring Him to Gracie Mansion

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Ashcraft Alleges Harassment from Patel Campaign

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Chris McCreight Elected as Bay Ridge Dem District Leader

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Rose, Malliotakis Exchange Heated Barbs as General Campaign Kicks Off

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A Night with an UES Doorman

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