District 13 Archives – Politics NY

State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto held a press conference on July 29, 2021, in response to Locust Point residents voicing concerns of congestion on the TN expressway.

2026 PRIMARIES: Jake Kuhl and Felix Omozusi take on longtime incumbent Michael Benedetto for AD-82 Assembly seat

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Watch Marjorie Velázquez: Candidate for NYC Council District 13 (Bronx)

By Skye Ostreicher Conversation…

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2025 Election: Zohran Mamdani to become the next NYC mayor as Shirley Aldebol, Justin Sanchez win Bronx City Council races

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

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District 13 Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in the borough’s only flipped seat

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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BREAKING: Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in District 13 race

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Election Day 2025 live updates: Bronxites head out to vote in the mayoral election

By Lesley Cosme Torres, Emily Swanson & Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Your Vote 2025: District 13: Contenders talk healthcare

By Jada Camille Conversation…

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Council District 13 candidates debate local development, Trump and more

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Shirley Aldebol hosts fundraiser and general election kickoff at Chippewa Democratic Club

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Shirley Aldebol clinches Democratic nomination in Bronx’s District 13 City Council race

By Christian Murray Conversation…

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Things to Know for the 2025 Primary Elections

By Abbie Martin Greenbaum Conversation…

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City Council Bronx District 13 candidate Shirley Aldebol earns endorsement from Chippewa Democratic Club

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

Battle for District 13 heats up as Democrats aim to unseat Bronx GOP incumbent

By Erin Maher Conversation…

A new name for the Third Avenue Bridge

By Abbie Martin Greenbaum Conversation…

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Common Sense Caucus backs NYC retirees in Medicare Advantage legal fight

By Colum Motherway Conversation…

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Several Bronx candidates secure key endorsements from labor, religion and housing groups in 2025 races

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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City Council set to approve Bronx Metro-North rezoning to build housing around new stations

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…

A person walks by 900 Seminole Ave., the site of the proposed Just Home project, on the NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi campus on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

The Bronx wonders what will become of Just Home plan to house formerly incarcerated individuals as it heads to the City Council

By Camille Botello Conversation…

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All but one Bronx City Council member voted to override mayor’s veto of police transparency bill

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

New York City Council Member-elect Kristy Marmorato, right, is sworn in at City Hall alongside her husband Gino Marmorato and 7-year-old daughter Renata on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

Kristy Marmorato sworn in as new East Bronx City Council member

By Camille Botello Conversation…

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UPDATE: In historic win, Marmorato beats Velázquez for Council District 13 seat

By Camille Botello Conversation…

Trump Golf Links in the Bronx is seen on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Election night showdown: CD-13 winner hangs in the balance with opinion on casino at Ferry Point a likely decisive factor

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

Voters turn out to the Bronx House Inc. poll site in Pelham Parkway on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

UPDATED: Voters focused on heated Council District 13 race as more than 34K Bronxites have already cast ballots

By Camille Botello Conversation…

City Council District 13 candidates Marjorie Velázquez, the Democratic incumbent, and Republican challenger Kristy Marmorato come after each other during their televised BronxNet debate that aired on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

Velázquez, Marmorato lambast each other’s credibility, political ties at charged BronxNet debate

By Camille Botello Conversation…

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In the Community with Council Member Marjorie Velázquez

By Lea Reed Conversation…

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Jacobi Hospital opens new art exhibit for behavioral health patients

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Actor Tim Pocock on his role in queer Australian thriller ‘Body Blow’

Assemblymember Ron Kim and the 109th Police Precinct pose for a photo with students who attended the annual backpack giveaway at the precinct’s headquarters.

Assemblymember Kim, 109th Precinct host annual backpack giveaway for students in Flushing

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Brooklyn Children’s Museum expands free field trips to 42,000 NYC students thanks to Council funding