Ling Ye, a Democratic challenger with experience as a congressional aide, launched her campaign for the 38th Council District in southern Brooklyn. Ye, who emigrated from China, emphasizes public safety and quality schools as key priorities. She aims to raise enough funds to qualify for full public matching and run a competitive campaign.
Democratic challenger Ling Ye kicked off her campaign Sunday for the 38th Council District. The southern Brooklyn district covers Red Hook, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Borough Park, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, which has heavy Hispanic and Asian immigrant populations.
Ye, who emigrated from China when she was 14, formerly served as a congressional aide to Rep. Dan Goldman and describes herself as a pragmatic Democrat backing public safety and quality schools.Conservative talk-show host Frank Morano to run for Joe Borelli’s soon-vacant NYC council seatNYC politician pushes to change scaffolding laws to target sidewalk shed ‘whack-a-mole’just like mine did growing up.
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