After his wrongful conviction as one of the Central Park Five was overturned, Mr. Salaam found it hard to rebuild his life. Now he stands to take office next year.
Tag: Jordan, Kristin Richardson (1987- )
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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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Harlem City Council Election Tests Limits of Progressive Politics
Three moderate Democrats are running to replace Kristin Richardson Jordan, one of the city’s most left-leaning politicians, who is not seeking re-election.
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Trump’s Arrest Lifts Campaign of Man He Once Condemned
Yusef Salaam, one of the wrongly imprisoned Central Park Five, is running in a competitive City Council race in Harlem. He described the former president’s indictment as “karma.”
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Why Harlem Is Getting a Truck Depot Instead of New Housing
A developer wanted to build residential towers, and a city councilwoman feared they would accelerate gentrification. Their fight reflects the challenge of building housing in New York.