#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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Expert condemns practice of splitting families at border
Expert condemns practice of splitting families at border
Mental health experts say the trauma children suffer after being separated from their families can have a negative impact on the victims as they grow up.
Mental health experts say the trauma children suffer after being separated from their families can have a negative impact on the victims as they grow up.
Mental health experts say the trauma children suffer after being separated from their families can have a negative impact on the victims as they grow up.
#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.
#N12Primaries: Patel wants 'new blood' in 12th District & Washington
#N12Primaries: Patel wants 'new blood' in 12th District & Washington
Suraj Patel hopes to unseat Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
Suraj Patel hopes to unseat Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
Suraj Patel hopes to unseat Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
#N12Primaries: Rep. Maloney faces primary challenge in 12th District
#N12Primaries: Rep. Maloney faces primary challenge in 12th District
Democratic Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney is hoping to fend off a young challenger in New York's 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
Democratic Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney is hoping to fend off a young challenger in New York's 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
Democratic Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney is hoping to fend off a young challenger in New York's 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
#N12Primaries: Radhakrishna Mohan rounds out 11th District race
#N12Primaries: Radhakrishna Mohan rounds out 11th District race
Radhakrishna Mohan says he's an immigrant success story -- who moved to the United States from India in 1989 with $25 to his name and a desire to achieve the American Dream.
Radhakrishna Mohan says he's an immigrant success story -- who moved to the United States from India in 1989 with $25 to his name and a desire to achieve the American Dream.
Radhakrishna Mohan says he's an immigrant success story -- who moved to the United States from India in 1989 with $25 to his name and a desire to achieve the American Dream.
#N12Primaries: Combat veteran Max Rose eyes 11th District nomination
#N12Primaries: Combat veteran Max Rose eyes 11th District nomination
Max N. Rose earned a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge in Afghanistan -- and now he's vying for the chance to serve as congressman from the 11th Congressional District.
Max N. Rose earned a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge in Afghanistan -- and now he's vying for the chance to serve as congressman from the 11th Congressional District.
Max N. Rose earned a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge in Afghanistan -- and now he's vying for the chance to serve as congressman from the 11th Congressional District.
Trump, Schumer trade barbs over immigration crackdown
Trump, Schumer trade barbs over immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump, a Republican, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, (D-New York), tussled Monday over who is to blame for the Trump administration's new practice of splitting immigrant families after they're detained at the border.
President Donald Trump, a Republican, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, (D-New York), tussled Monday over who is to blame for the Trump administration's new practice of splitting immigrant families after they're detained at the border.
President Donald Trump, a Republican, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, (D-New York), tussled Monday over who is to blame for the Trump administration's new practice of splitting immigrant families after they're detained at the border.
#N12Primaries: Paul Sperling has new ideas in 11th District primary
#N12Primaries: Paul Sperling has new ideas in 11th District primary
Paul Sperling, the 25-year-old political newcomer from Staten Island, is among six Democrats vying for the chance to run in the 11th Congressional District, which traditionally goes to Republicans.
Paul Sperling, the 25-year-old political newcomer from Staten Island, is among six Democrats vying for the chance to run in the 11th Congressional District, which traditionally goes to Republicans.
Paul Sperling, the 25-year-old political newcomer from Staten Island, is among six Democrats vying for the chance to run in the 11th Congressional District, which traditionally goes to Republicans.
#N12Primaries: Bond trader Zach Emig faces crowded 11th District field
#N12Primaries: Bond trader Zach Emig faces crowded 11th District field
Bond trader Zach Emig is among a slew of Democrats seeking the party's nomination for the 11th Congressional District, which represents parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Bond trader Zach Emig is among a slew of Democrats seeking the party's nomination for the 11th Congressional District, which represents parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Bond trader Zach Emig is among a slew of Democrats seeking the party's nomination for the 11th Congressional District, which represents parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island.
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#N12BK: School zone speed cameras
#N12BK: School zone speed cameras
Mayor Bill de Blasio says children's lives will be in danger because the Republican-led state Senate didn't pass legislation extending the use of speed cameras near city schools.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says children's lives will be in danger because the Republican-led state Senate didn't pass legislation extending the use of speed cameras near city schools.
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Time Magazine July 2 cover includes Trump, crying child
Time Magazine July 2 cover includes Trump, crying child
Time Magazine has revealed the July 2 cover of President Donald Trump staring down at a sobbing child, with the words "Welcome to America."
Time Magazine has revealed the July 2 cover of President Donald Trump staring down at a sobbing child, with the words "Welcome to America."
Time Magazine has revealed the July 2 cover of President Donald Trump staring down at a sobbing child, with the words "Welcome to America."
Commuters concerned after Brooklyn subway ceiling collapse
Commuters concerned after Brooklyn subway ceiling collapse
Photo Credit: Eric Chan
Photo Credit: Eric Chan
Many commuters and local officials are concerned after the ceiling of a subway fell to the ground and injured a woman standing below.
Many commuters and local officials are concerned after the ceiling of a subway fell to the ground and injured a woman standing below.
Best of Brooklyn: Brooklyn-Phono vinyl records
Best of Brooklyn: Brooklyn-Phono vinyl records
A Sunset Park factory still makes vinyl records. Brooklyn-Phono is a record-pressing factory run by a husband and wife.
A Sunset Park factory still makes vinyl records. Brooklyn-Phono is a record-pressing factory run by a husband and wife.
What's Going On: June 23-24
What's Going On: June 23-24
There's plenty of fun things to do in Brooklyn. Here are some highlights for this weekend.
There's plenty of fun things to do in Brooklyn. Here are some highlights for this weekend.
On the Spot Trivia: Weird Animal Facts
On the Spot Trivia: Weird Animal Facts
Do you consider yourself an animal lover? News 12's Lily Stolzberg put shoppers to the test with a little animal trivia.
Do you consider yourself an animal lover? News 12's Lily Stolzberg put shoppers to the test with a little animal trivia.
Do you consider yourself an animal lover? News 12's Lily Stolzberg put shoppers to the test with a little animal trivia.
Tips for an enjoyable summer
Tips for an enjoyable summer
As the summer 2018 season kicks off, our weather seems to be close to normal for this time of year.
As the summer 2018 season kicks off, our weather seems to be close to normal for this time of year.
Islanders hire Barry Trotz as coach fresh off winning Stanley Cup
Islanders hire Barry Trotz as coach fresh off winning Stanley Cup
Barry Trotz after winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals.
Barry Trotz after winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals.
The New York Islanders have hired Barry Trotz as their new head coach.
The New York Islanders have hired Barry Trotz as their new head coach.
Business Briefs: Online shopping, Intel, AT&T
Business Briefs: Online shopping, Intel, AT&T
Shoppers may soon be paying more for online purchases. Intel is looking for a new CEO. AT&T is entering the streaming space.
Shoppers may soon be paying more for online purchases. Intel is looking for a new CEO. AT&T is entering the streaming space.
Man stabbed on street in Bed-Stuy
Man stabbed on street in Bed-Stuy
A man was stabbed in the street in Bed-Stuy Thursday, police say.
A man was stabbed in the street in Bed-Stuy Thursday, police say.
