News & Updates
Stay up to date on our fight for accountable leadership and a safer, more inclusive Brooklyn.
From press coverage to campaign milestones, this is where you'll find the stories shaping Central Brooklyn’s City Council District 39 race.

Lander holding back on endorsing incumbent Hanif—even though she’s a former staffer
Mayoral hopeful Brad Lander is dodging the District 39 race amid growing backlash over Hanif’s weak response to antisemitism within her district. His silence speaks volumes as Jewish voters demand accountability—and Hanif's support erodes under pressure from her own progressive base.

Politico Newsletter: Torres Comes to Brooklyn
Rep. Ritchie Torres joined Brooklyn BridgeBuilders to raise funds to unseat Shahana Hanif over her failure to defend and support her Jewish constituents. With rising antisemitism, voters are demanding leadership rooted in clarity and courage.