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Nikki Lucas And Keron Alleyne Face Off In Election Primary In New York’s Important 60th Assembly District In Brooklyn

By Florence Mafomemeh

The Democratic primary in New York’s 60th Assembly District is one of the races to watch. The contentious battle to fill Charles Barron’s recently vacated Assembly seat which began in February’s special election continues into the midterms primary.

Barron left the seat open when he moved back to his old seat at the New York City Council. The special election pitted Nikki Lucas against Keron Alleyne. Lucas won by 80 percent while Alleyne had 18 percent according to BOE results

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Civil Rights Lawyer Sandra Roper Runs For Brooklyn Civil Court Judge

By Florence Mafomemeh

The press refers to her as “the woman with the velvet gloves and steel balls.” As a civil rights lawyer and hospital Pharmacist, Sandra Roper was the first person of color to run for Brooklyn District Attorney, and the first to stand up to former DA Charles Hynes. Called the 2017 comeback Judge candidate, Sandra is here to tell you why she’s back to run for Civil Court Judge.

Update: She won the election has been Judge Sandra Roper since then.