The surge of nearly 7,000 newly registered Democrats is a game-changer in the effort to unseat Council Member Hanif and others. Voters are mobilized, energized, and ready to hold extremists accountable at the ballot box. The previously silent majority is no longer silent—and it’s ready to take action at the polls.

Ling Ye, an Asian immigrant and former aide to Rep. Dan Goldman, has launched a spirited campaign to represent Brooklyn’s 38th Council District. A Sunset Park native and pragmatic Democrat, Ye brings a deep personal connection to the district’s immigrant communities and a focus on public safety, quality schools, and responsive leadership. Speaking in English, Chinese, and with Spanish translation, she emphasized her commitment to uplifting working families. With over $24,000 raised in just one week, Ye’s campaign is gaining strong momentum.

Democratic Socialist councilmembers Hanif, Avilés, and Cabán shamelessly bragged about budget “wins” they voted against, touting funding they opposed to score political points. Their grandstanding cost their districts influence, exposed blatant hypocrisy, and prioritized performative politics over real leadership. Even constituents are calling out their dishonesty and double-speak.

Councilmember Shahana Hanif—who blamed Israel for Hamas’ atrocities and voted against “End Jew Hatred Day”—has been absurdly appointed co-chair of the NYC Task Force to Combat Hate. Her record of excusing antisemitism and aligning with extremists makes her selection a dangerous mockery of the task force’s very mission.

Councilmember Shahana Hanif proudly joined a DSA-led rally filled with antisemitic chants and signs supporting Hamas—a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. Instead of condemning hate, she got arrested and boasted about it. Her actions weren’t about peace—they were a disgraceful display of extremism unfit for public office, especially amid rising antisemitism.