#N12Primaries: Rep. Yvette Clarke aims to defend 9th District seat
Posted: Updated:Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-Flatbush) has represented New York's 9th Congressional District for years.
She serves on the House committees on Small Business, Ethics and Energy and Commerce.
Clarke is facing a challenge from Adem Bunkeddeko in the June 26 primary vote.
Each day leading up to the federal election primaries, News 12 Brooklyn is featuring one of the candidates and details about their campaign platform.
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Rep.-elect Rose goes out and thanks voters in Bay Ridge
Rep.-elect Rose goes out and thanks voters in Bay Ridge
Rep.-elect Rose goes out and thanks voters in Bay Ridge
Rep.-elect Rose goes out and thanks voters in Bay Ridge
A newly elected official hit the streets of Bay Ridge Friday to personally thank those who voted for him in the midterm elections.
A newly elected official hit the streets of Bay Ridge Friday to personally thank those who voted for him in the midterm elections.
State Senate race too close to call; Gounardes declares victory
State Senate race too close to call; Gounardes declares victory
The race for the 22nd District New York State Senate seat came down to the wire on Election Day, although there's still no clear winner.
The race for the 22nd District New York State Senate seat came down to the wire on Election Day, although there's still no clear winner.
Borough president demands changes at polling places
Borough president demands changes at polling places
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is demanding a series of fundamental reforms at polling sites.
Voters and elected officials are still annoyed at the chaos they faced at different polling places across New York City on Election Day.
Voters and elected officials are still annoyed at the chaos they faced at different polling places across New York City on Election Day.
Democrat Rose beats NYC's only GOP congressman
Democrat Rose beats NYC's only GOP congressman
Democrat Max Rose has defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, unseating the only Republican member of New York City's congressional delegation.
Democrat Max Rose has defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, unseating the only Republican member of New York City's congressional delegation.
Democrat Gounardes declares victory over 8-term state Sen. Golden
Democrat Gounardes declares victory over 8-term state Sen. Golden
Democratic challenger Andrew Gounardes has declared victory over Republican Marty Golden in the state Senate's 22nd District.
Democratic challenger Andrew Gounardes has declared victory over Republican Marty Golden in the state Senate's 22nd District.
PS 115 among Brooklyn voting locations to suffer Election Day mishaps
PS 115 among Brooklyn voting locations to suffer Election Day mishaps
P.S. 115 in Canarsie was among the polling locations in Brooklyn that experienced difficulties on Election Day.
P.S. 115 in Canarsie was among the polling locations in Brooklyn that experienced difficulties on Election Day.
Cuomo, Molinaro spar in only debate in NY governor's race
Cuomo, Molinaro spar in only debate in NY governor's race
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called his Republican challenger an acolyte of President Donald Trump, and Marc Molinaro punched back by assailing the Democrat as corrupt as the two candidates faced off Tuesday at their only scheduled debate before next month's election.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called his Republican challenger an acolyte of President Donald Trump, and Marc Molinaro punched back by assailing the Democrat as corrupt as the two candidates faced off Tuesday at their only scheduled debate before next month's election.
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick
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Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
#N12Primaries: Rep. Donovan looks to keep hold of 11th District
#N12Primaries: Rep. Donovan looks to keep hold of 11th District
Republican Rep. Dan Donovan is vying to fend off former Rep. Michael Grimm in the 11th Congressional District for this year's GOP nomination.
Republican Rep. Dan Donovan is vying to fend off former Rep. Michael Grimm in the 11th Congressional District for this year's GOP nomination.
Republican Rep. Dan Donovan is vying to fend off former Rep. Michael Grimm in the 11th Congressional District for this year's GOP nomination.
#N12Primaries: Former Rep. Grimm wants old job back
#N12Primaries: Former Rep. Grimm wants old job back
Former Rep. Michael Grimm is squaring off with fellow Republican Rep. Dan Donovan for the seat he used to hold in New York's 11th Congressional District, which includes Staten Island and southern Brooklyn.
Former Rep. Michael Grimm is squaring off with fellow Republican Rep. Dan Donovan for the seat he used to hold in New York's 11th Congressional District, which includes Staten Island and southern Brooklyn.
Former Rep. Michael Grimm is squaring off with fellow Republican Rep. Dan Donovan for the seat he used to hold in New York's 11th Congressional District, which includes Staten Island and southern Brooklyn.
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300 trees down after storm wreaks havoc across Brooklyn
300 trees down after storm wreaks havoc across Brooklyn
Cleanup efforts are underway after snow and rain slammed the borough Thursday.
Cleanup efforts are underway after snow and rain slammed the borough Thursday.
Poll: National Take a Hike Day
Poll: National Take a Hike Day
Today is National Take a Hike Day. Are you going to spend time outdoors?
Today is National Take a Hike Day. Are you going to spend time outdoors?
Mayor, Sanitation Dept. commissioner give update after snowstorm
Mayor, Sanitation Dept. commissioner give update after snowstorm
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia provided an update following Thursday's crippling snowstorm.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia provided an update following Thursday's crippling snowstorm.
Trump visits as California struggles to locate 1,000 people
Trump visits as California struggles to locate 1,000 people
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press PARADISE, Calif. (AP) - President Donald Trump arrived in Northern California on Saturday to see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century amid confusion over how many people remain unaccounted for. Authorities confirmed a new death toll of 71 and say they are trying to locate 1,011 people , even as they stressed that not all are believed missing. California's outgoing and incoming governors, both Democrat...By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press PARADISE, Calif. (AP) - President Donald Trump arrived in Northern California on Saturday to see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century amid confusion over how many people remain unaccounted for. Authorities confirmed a new death toll of 71 and say they are trying to locate 1,011 people , even as they stressed that not all are believed missing. California's outgoing and incoming governors, both Democrat...Business Briefs: Black Friday, Blue jeans, Hovercrafts
Business Briefs: Black Friday, Blue jeans, Hovercrafts
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Levi’s is running a multi-billion dollar blue jean business. Police in Dubai are taking to the sky aboard hovercrafts. Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is sharing photos from his travels in a new book titled, “Infinite Wonder.”
Levi’s is running a multi-billion dollar blue jean business. Police in Dubai are taking to the sky aboard hovercrafts. Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is sharing photos from his travels in a new book titled, “Infinite Wonder.”
Police arrest 3rd suspect in Marine Park home invasion
Police arrest 3rd suspect in Marine Park home invasion
Police say 20-year-old Tyrique Rushing was arrested and charged with sex abuse, grand larceny, attempted murder amongst other charges Friday after he and two others broke into a home on Avenue R in early October.
Police say 20-year-old Tyrique Rushing was arrested and charged with sex abuse, grand larceny, attempted murder amongst other charges Friday after he and two others broke into a home on Avenue R in early October.
NYPD: 3 suspects wanted in robbery on Livonia Avenue
NYPD: 3 suspects wanted in robbery on Livonia Avenue
Police say they're searching for three suspects connected to a robbery that happened Wednesday afternoon on Livonia Avenue.
Police say they're searching for three suspects connected to a robbery that happened Wednesday afternoon on Livonia Avenue.
Man arrested for allegedly attacking off-duty officer in Sheepshead Bay
Man arrested for allegedly attacking off-duty officer in Sheepshead Bay
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
‘Floating Goat’: Prospect Park Lake cleaning equipment given a name
‘Floating Goat’: Prospect Park Lake cleaning equipment given a name
The Prospect Park Alliance has a name for the piece of equipment it purchased to combat blue-green algae in Prospect Park Lake.
The Prospect Park Alliance has a name for the piece of equipment it purchased to combat blue-green algae in Prospect Park Lake.
Word on the Street: Worst commute
Word on the Street: Worst commute
News 12 asked residents about getting home during the November snowstorm.
