CBS New York has team coverage of several key races, including a hotly contested seat in southern Brooklyn.
NEW YORK -- It was a busy Election Night for New York City Council, with all 51 seats up for grabs across the five boroughs.CBS New York has team coverage of several key races, including a hotly contested seat in southern Brooklyn. District 47 -- BrooklynWhen the district lines were redrawn last year, Councilmembers Justin Brannan and Ari Kagan both landed in the new district representing Bay Ridge and Coney Island. Kagan, previously a Democrat, then switched parties to Republican.
District 13 -- the BronxIn a surprisingly tight race in the East Bronx, GOP challenger Kristy Marmorato pulled ahead of Democrat incumbent Marjorie Velazquez, setting up an apparent upset and clearing the way for a Republican to hold a council seat in a borough that has long been a Democratic stronghold.District 19 -- QueensIn a rematch of the 2021 race that vaulted her to the council, incumbent Republican Vickie Paladino beat Tony Avella, a former councilman and state senator.
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