Mr. Salaam was one of the Central Park Five who were wrongly convicted and then exonerated in the rape and assault of a jogger in Central Park in 1989.
Tag: City Council (NYC)
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Yusef Salaam’s Victory Points to Power Shift in Harlem and Beyond
Yusef Salaam, exonerated as part of the Central Park 5 in 2002, appeared to be heading toward a City Council victory as voters embraced more moderate candidates.
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New York’s Primary Elections 2023: What to Know
Primaries were being contested Tuesday for a range of New York City Council seats, district attorneys in the Bronx and Queens, and offices throughout New York State.
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It’s Primary Day in New York City
Two district attorney races and a number of City Council seats will be on the ballot today, with some races featuring ranked-choice voting.
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In New York Primaries, Democrats Feel the Heat From the Right
The Queens district attorney and several City Council members face more conservative challengers who are criticizing them on issues including public safety.