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Vicnent Gentile addressing the Bay Ridge Democrats in the backroom of the Bridgeview Diner

Vincent Gentile on Why He Lost

May 18, 2015May 18, 2015 Bob  Government and Politics, News  Dan Donovan, Dominic Recchia, Michael Grimm, NY 11, TPP, Vincent Gentile

Now that the special election is past and Dan Donovan is our congressmember, what went wrong?

Bay Ridge, Meet Dan Donovan, Your New Congressman From Staten Island

May 14, 2015May 14, 2015 Bob  Government and Politics, News  congress, Dan Donovan, James Zadroga September 11 Health and Compensation Act, minimum wage, NY 11, Obamacare, Staten Island  4 Comments

Republican Dan Donovan is now officially our new Congressman from the 11th district, after taking the oath of office from John Boehner on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Verrazano–Narrows Bridge

How Did Bay Ridge Get Stuck In a District With Staten Island Anyway?

May 7, 2015August 9, 2015 Henry  Featured Article, Government and Politics, History, News  congress, Dan Donovan, Leo C. Zeferetti, NY 11, redistricting, special election, Staten Island  3 Comments

We didn’t always share a congressmember with our neighbor across the bridge.

Election Results: Turnout Barely Over 10% As Donovan Goes To Congress

May 6, 2015May 6, 2015 Brian  Government and Politics, News  Dan Donovan, James Lane, NY 11, special election, turnout, Vincent Gentile

Dan Donovan will be heading to Congress with the support of around 6% of his district.

Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan

How is a No-Show at Local Debates the Front-Runner in the Special Election?

May 5, 2015 Bob  Government and Politics, News  congress, Dan Donovan, NY 11, special election, Vincent Gentile

Why Staten Island Republicans don’t have to defend their views in public.

Voting in Bay Ridge: We Kinda Stink at This

May 5, 2015 Al  Government and Politics, News  NY 11, special election, turnout

The New York City Voter Assistance Advisory Committee recently released their full report on 2014 election turnouts.

Campaign posters for the special election in Brooklyn and Staten Island

FAQ: What You Need to Know About the #NY11 Special Election

May 5, 2015May 4, 2015 Henry  Government and Politics, News  Dan Donovan, FAQ, James Lane, NY 11, special election, Vincent Gentile

An FAQ for today’s congressional election in Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bath Beach, Gravesend, parts of Sheepshead Bay and Staten Island.

Local Muslim Democrats Endorse Gentile for Congress

May 4, 2015May 4, 2015 Kayla  Government and Politics, News  Muslim Democratic Club of New York, NY 11, special election, Vincent Gentile

“Vincent Gentile has shown leadership on issues that impact the Muslim community,” according to a statement.

Green Party Candidate James Lane on Staten Island

Interview: Candidate James Lane on Eric Garner, Michael Grimm and the Bay Ridge Food Co-op

May 4, 2015May 4, 2015 Henry  Government and Politics, News  congress, Dan Donovan, Green Party, James Lane, Michael Grimm, NY 11, special election, Vincent Gentile

Talking with the Green Party candidate for congress about what’s important to our neighborhood.

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