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#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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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.
#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.
#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.
#N12Primaries: Omar Vaid faces pack of Democrats in 11th District
#N12Primaries: Omar Vaid faces pack of Democrats in 11th District
Omar Vaid is among a pack of candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 11th Congressional District.
Omar Vaid is among a pack of candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 11th Congressional District.
Omar Vaid is among a pack of candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 11th Congressional District.
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Handcuffed teen escapes police custody
Handcuffed teen escapes police custody
An 18-year-old male escaped police custody at Empire Boulevard and Nostrand Avenue Wednesday afternoon, police say.
An 18-year-old man escaped police custody Wednesday in Brooklyn.
An 18-year-old man escaped police custody Wednesday in Brooklyn.
Pregnant reality TV star found dead on Highbridge sidewalk
Pregnant reality TV star found dead on Highbridge sidewalk
A 26-year-old pregnant woman who was once a reality TV star for E! turned up dead on a Highbridge sidewalk Tuesday, police say.
A 26-year-old pregnant woman who was once a reality TV star for E! turned up dead on a Highbridge sidewalk Tuesday, police say.
Man fatally crushed by truck in Brooklyn
Man fatally crushed by truck in Brooklyn
A man was killed after a truck he was lying under crushed him, police say.
A man was killed after a truck he was lying under crushed him, police say.
Heat advisory in effect Thursday as temperatures reach into 90s
Heat advisory in effect Thursday as temperatures reach into 90s
Here's the latest News 12 Brooklyn weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Brooklyn weather update.
State senator claims woman called 911 while he handed out pamphlets
State senator claims woman called 911 while he handed out pamphlets
State Sen. Jesse Hamilton claims a woman called 911 on him while he handed out re-election pamphlets at the Prospect Park subway stop last Thursday morning.
State Sen. Jesse Hamilton claims a woman called 911 on him while he handed out re-election pamphlets at the Prospect Park subway stop last Thursday morning.
Man found dead with bag over head in Crown Heights home
Man found dead with bag over head in Crown Heights home
Police say they found a 58-year-old man dead in his Crown Heights apartment with a plastic bag over his head and one hand cuffed.
Police say they found a 58-year-old man dead in his Crown Heights apartment with a plastic bag over his head and one hand cuffed.
Police say they found a 58-year-old man dead in his Crown Heights apartment with a plastic bag over his head and one hand cuffed.
Suspect in fatal Park Slope crash returns to court
Suspect in fatal Park Slope crash returns to court
The Staten Island woman accused of running a red light in Park Slope and fatally striking two children in the crosswalk returned to court Wednesday as prosecutors disclosed important evidence to her lawyer.
The Staten Island woman accused of running a red light in Park Slope and fatally striking two children in the crosswalk returned to court Wednesday as prosecutors disclosed important evidence to her lawyer.
The Staten Island woman accused of running a red light in Park Slope and fatally striking two children in the crosswalk returned to court Wednesday as prosecutors disclosed important evidence to her lawyer.
BK home filled with nostalgic memorabilia, classic cars
BK home filled with nostalgic memorabilia, classic cars
A fortune telling machine inside of the Brooklyn garage of Steven Campanella.
Steven Campanella's Brooklyn home is a blast from the past.
Steven Campanella's Brooklyn home is a blast from the past.
Care for a Cause: World Elephant Day
Care for a Cause: World Elephant Day
Did you know this about elephants?
Did you know this about elephants?
Tattoo artist shares tips on picking ink for different skin tones
Tattoo artist shares tips on picking ink for different skin tones
Making sure to start with a sharp outline and paying attention to your client's skin tone is Tattoo 101 for any new artist.
Making sure to start with a sharp outline and paying attention to your client's skin tone is Tattoo 101 for any new artist.
