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Councilman Jumaane Williams

Councilman Jumaane Williams, center, leads the protest with State Senator Marisol Alcantata, left, and Councilman Carlos Menchaca.
May 10

Brooklyn Councilman Argues City’s Problems Predate Trump

"Balancing the need for safer streets with fair policing, attacking gun violence's root causes, advocating for more affordable housing and now an increase in the culture of fear and intimidation because of Trump's presidency. But I wanna be clear: we didn't get here because of Trump. All these things were happening long before Trump."
By Madina Toure
Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams with Tamika Mallory and Carmen Perez, organizers of the Women's March on Washington.
May 3

Women’s March Organizers to Hold Fundraiser for Anti-Abortion NYC Councilman

"They will be joined by an extraordinary group of community leaders and activists who support Jumaane in pursuing progressive policies that will change the lives of all New Yorkers for the better."
By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Feb 14

Council Members Praise De Blasio’s State of the City Speech But Questions Remain

Council members were pleased with Bill de Blasio's State of the City speech, but pressed for details and pointed to obstacles under Donald Trump.
By Madina Toure
More than 100 people showed up to Councilman Jumaane Williams' emergency forum on Donald Trump's executive order targeting immigrants.
Feb 9

‘Every Racist Voted for Donald Trump’—Caribbean Pols Bash White House Immigration Moves

By Madina Toure
Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams after his emergency forum on Donald Trump's executive orders in East Flatbush.
Feb 9

Jumaane Williams Declares Candidacy for City Council Speaker

By Madina Toure
A prayer took place before the Yemeni bodega owner rally against President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban kicked off.
Feb 3

A New Yorker’s Guide to More Meetings and Protests Against Trump’s Executive Orders

By Madina Toure
Building and Construction Trades Council of New York President Gary LaBarbera, center, with union workers and politicians (Photo: Will Bredderman for Observer).
Jan 31

Buildings Head Says City Won’t Back Apprenticeship Programs for Construction Workers

By Madina Toure
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