Change is in the air in North Brookyln as the absentee ballot count for New York’s 2020 democratic primary elections boosts upstart progressive candidates to victory, unseating longtime representatives.
Greenpoint activist Emily Gallagher upset 47 year incumbent Joe Lentol to win the state assembly race in NY’s 50th District after the absentee ballots were tallied on Tuesday, the NY Post reports.
“With the in-person vote include, we’re now ahead by 265. And our lead…
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