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Polarizing councilman to run for BK borough president

Polarizing City Council member Charles Barron confirmed to News 12 Brooklyn Wednesday that he is eyeing the position of Brooklyn borough president. Barron was on familiar territory Wednesday on the steps

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May 9, 2007, 7:29 PM

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