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Critic challenges Democratic incumbent in 45th City Council District primary

<p>One of incumbent Councilman Jumaane Williams’ biggest critics is now his primary opponent in the 45th City Council District. Police relations is a hot topic in the district. </p>

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Critic challenges Democratic incumbent in 45th City Council District primary

<p>One of incumbent Councilman Jumaane Williams’ biggest critics is now his primary opponent in the 45th City Council District. Police relations is a hot topic in the district. </p>

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Critic challenges Democratic incumbent in 45th City Council District primary

<p>One of incumbent Councilman Jumaane Williams&rsquo; biggest critics is now his primary opponent in the 45th City Council District. Police relations is a hot topic in the district.&nbsp;</p>

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Governor appoints special prosecutor to oversee investigation of alleged gang rape at Cornell

Sexual assault survivors and state legislators rally for stronger protections for sexual assault survivors

Police searching for woman who allegedly stole $16,000 from another woman's bank account

Lawsuit filed against Brooklyn co-op boycotting Israeli products

Bronx man accused of stabbing a stranger to death aboard a J train in Queens

2 men wounded in early morning shooting inside Fort Greene's Whitman Houses

‘Click to cancel’ rule protects New York City residents from subscription traps

More than 21,000 New York households sign up for Energy Affordability Program

Box Street Park construction to begin in Greenpoint after decades of delays

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MTA report: Buying new train cars, buses could cost $1B more due to tariffs

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NYC hearing highlights record number of e-bike safety proposals

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<p>One of incumbent Councilman Jumaane Williams’ biggest critics is now his primary opponent in the 45th City Council District. Police relations is a hot topic in the district. </p>