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Roman Broszkowski retweeted
If you were confused about the latest updates in the Brooklyn Democratic Party power struggle saga, fear not. I have drawn an insane diagram that somewhat corresponds to 13 bulletpoints on the issue, to help us all understand:
hellgatenyc.com/13-cursed-ne…
Roman Broszkowski retweeted
In a new ruling, a Supreme Court judge says Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn's term as leader of Brooklyn Dems ended at the conclusion of last week's organizational county committee meeting.
As the leadership vote has yet to be held, Rep. Nydia Velázquez is the lone authority.
Roman Broszkowski retweeted
In the latest twist in the battle to lead Brooklyn Dems, reformers seeking to oust Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn just scored a win
The appellate court reversed an earlier stay on a Supreme Court order, and threw out controversial rules pushed by Rodneyse to help her remain in power
Roman Broszkowski retweeted
SCOOP: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is backing Nikki Lucas to be the next chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. cityandstateny.com/politics/…
@SahalieD and @JCColtin and the rest of the City & State team worked all night to confirm this.
For the BK Downtown Star:
A Brooklyn judge has ruled against Kings County Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and her allies in what observers have called a “civil war” within the local party, though the decision was quickly appealed.
brooklyndowntownstar.com/lea…
Roman Broszkowski retweeted
the Brooklyn Democratic Party is, as promised, moving forward with appealing a state Supreme Court judge’s ruling that an August executive committee vote championed by chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn was improper and thus void. the appeal will go to the 2nd Judicial Department
Roman Broszkowski retweeted
Darializa Avila Chevalier’s victory in June was more than a generational shift in Uptown politics - she also interrupted the planned succession of one of the members of “Squadriano” to represent NY-13.
News & Opinion editor @petersterne breaks down what that means for the group of mostly Dominican American elected officials that Espaillat has helped shepherd over the years.
This decision is good news for the New Kings Democrats, but will prob. be appealed by Bichotte Hermelyn's faction.
The NY Second Appellate Division will prob. also want to decide whether to hear any appeal before the party's organizing meeting which must be held before Oct 6.
Breaking: A state Supreme Court judge blocked Brooklyn Democratic boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s attempt to maintain control of the county Democratic club on Monday, declaring that her rules overhaul was "improper." W/ @Annie_McDonough
cityandstateny.com/politics/…
Roman Broszkowski retweeted
The use of Signal is clear violation of city rules, and @nycmayor’s team is ignoring questions about it. This specific office falls under @anna_bahr
Officials usually Signal for government work isn’t new (share.google/XEnK34MnDM7WVP1…) but using for official group lists is
Democratic voters, party district leaders, and elected officials held a rally Monday afternoon at the Brooklyn Borough Hall to oppose a proposal by Kings County Democratic Party Chair Bichotte Hermelyn that opponents have characterized as a last-ditch effort to hold on to power.
Roman Broszkowski retweeted
While looking at the state travel reimbursements New York legislators get, my colleague @biancapallaro and I started noticing a trend: some were also simultaneously reporting lots of travel expenses on their campaign disclosures. 1/ nytimes.com/2026/08/21/nyreg…
For @jacobin, I spoke with @DavidMoralesPVD about his campaign for Mayor of Providence, why rent stabilization has become central to the race, and what his victory — without the explicit backing of his local DSA chapter — means for democratic socialism in New England.
Socialist Providence, Rhode Island, mayoral candidate @DavidMoralesPVD on rent stabilization: “It’s the government’s responsibility to intervene and protect our neighbors when they are victims of price gouging.” jacobin.com/2026/08/morales-…
According to @OsseChi, 25 City Council Members have signed onto his CURB Act, which would end the deployment of the NYPD's Strategic Response Group at protests.
19 members of the Progressive Caucus support the 2026 bill. 1 of the 4 missing, CM Krishnan, supported it in 2025.
Today, the Progressive Caucus released its 2026 Legislative Agenda, and my bill, the CURB Act, is on it. Twenty-five Council Members, @JumaaneWilliams, and Brooklyn Borough President @BKBPReynoso have signed on to the CURB Act.
Our First Amendment right to protest is fundamental to preserving our democracy, and no New Yorker should be met with riot gear and batons for exercising it.
For years, the NYPD's Strategic Response Group has wrought brutality upon non violent protest, and it's time we rein it in. Call your Council Member and tell them to bring the CURB Act to a hearing.
Roman Broszkowski retweeted
Really fascinating story about the cultural and political implications of NYC's "Middle Eastern" dining scene.
Like the rest of the NYmag package, it does a really admirable job of presenting Arab, especially Palestinian, New Yorkers as protagonists in their own story.
From Huda to Eyval to Diljan Bakery, the Middle Eastern restaurant scene in New York has never been bigger, better, or more politically fraught. grubstreet.com/article/middl…
The Abolish ICE letter from @CMShahanaHanif @DianaforQueens @SalazarSenate has picked up additional signatories since July 20.
Many Bronx officials, especially, have signed on, including the borough prez, whole State Senate delegation, and 5/8 of its city council reps.
143 New York elected officials, from Long Island to Buffalo, are calling on Minority Leaders Schumer and Jeffries and all congressional Democrats to abolish ICE.
Thank you to everyone who joined this effort co-led by @DianaforQueens , @CMShahanaHanif , and myself
The original post missed that City Council Member Ty Hankerson (CD-28) also is a new signatory.
The Abolish ICE letter from @CMShahanaHanif @DianaforQueens @SalazarSenate has picked up additional signatories since July 20.
Many Bronx officials, especially, have signed on, including the borough prez, whole State Senate delegation, and 5/8 of its city council reps.
Deleted and reposted due to a correction about the number of Bronx assembly and city council reps that have signed onto this letter.
New York City signatories of the @CMShahanaHanif , @DianaforQueens, @JuliaCarmel__ letter aimed at Senator Schumer and Congressman Jeffries.
Currently the letter is signed by 56% of City Council Democrats, 36% of Senate Democrats, and 28% of Assembly Democrats.
BREAKING: Following the killings of two innocent immigrant fathers, I co-authored a letter with @SalazarSenate and @CMShahanaHanif and signed by 100+ NYS elected officials calling on Schumer, Jeffries, and all congressional Democrats to demand the abolition of ICE.
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