Ari Kagan
@AriKagan47
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Personal & unofficial account. Love to help people. Southern Brooklyn resident.
Brooklyn, NY
Joined May 2014
We all have responsibility to fight bigotry, racism & anti-Semitism, to bring people together, to beat dangerous wave of hate crimes in NYC.
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I warned people that NYPD would see reduction in headcount in the middle of public safety crisis. I was called a liar by my opponent and everything else under the sun. Now this day has come that NYPD headcount will reach dangerously low point. 1/2.
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I am honored to win the election for NYC Council in the 47th CD. I am leading this race by around 1,000 votes. My opponent conceded the race. I am immensely grateful to my family, friends, tireless campaign staff & my supporters, especially @MarkTreyger718. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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I came to the U.S. w/my family in 1993 from Belarus- legally, after extensive background & health checks in the American Embassy in Moscow. What is going now is not an organized legal immigration, it’s absolute chaos w/Open Borders/No Questions Asked & Shelter Right Now policies.
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Justin Brannan’s current district loses another beloved small business to the failed progressive policies he supports. His voting record proves he puts criminals over law abiding, hard-working citizens - in addition to the over taxation & over regulation of small businesses. 1/2
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Dear friends!.Though we didn’t achieve the result we wanted, I am proud of our campaign. We sent a powerful message that Southern Brooklyn strongly supports law enforcement, lower taxes & merit based education. Lucky to have wonderful family & so many supporters. TY very much!
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Excited to be endorsed by Congressman Lee Zeldin, a champion for strong public safety, better quality of life and lower taxes. Thank you for your support!.@leezeldin
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It is clear NYC is totally unprepared for any emergencies - blackouts or thunderstorms. I continue to see more luxury development all over the city & I don't see any significant investments in our outdated infrastructure, including water basins, electric grids, sewers, etc.
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Why they were not arrested and prosecuted? If they will face no consequences, they will feel emboldened and will attack government and Jewish institutions. @NYPDnews should restore order in our city now.
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Was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Brian Fox today. Brian was one of the first people to get behind my run. He was always optimistic and I will remember his smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family tonight. RIP, Brian.
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Thank you, @AndrewYang, for walking with me in Bensonhurst! We stand together against hate & bigotry, in support of Asian Americans & all our communities. We all need to bring people together, to support small businesses & to improve public safety. We❤️New York City!.
Thank you District Leader @AriKagan47 for taking me to 86th St in Bensonhurst to meet the vibrant immigrant communities in Southern Brooklyn! It was a beautiful day to talk to excited voters. Everyone is welcome in NYC. 👍❤️🗽
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As City Council Finance Chairman, Justin Brannan needs to explain why he is using hardworking New Yorkers’ tax dollars to provide FREE housing for dozens of migrants arrested for violent crimes in our city.
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How about a wide-open front door for homeless veterans and for other struggling New Yorkers who can’t afford rising inflation & high rents? Why do we need to keep the door wide-open for the whole world with no questions asked, and why should city taxpayers foot the bill??.
NYC's right to shelter was "our little secret," Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom said today. Now, the message is out that "there's a wide-open front door."
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It was obvious tonight that my opponent lives in a bubble. He never mentioned public safety or migrant crisis, rising cost of living or congestion pricing. We have a clear choice on Nov. 7. Southern Brooklyn, change is coming! 1/2
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GM, my friends!.Looks like my campaign is in very good shape if my opponent is constantly talking about my work and life in Soviet Union about 40 years ago. My late parents (pictured here in 1999) would be very proud of me. They taught me to help others & overcome the adversity.
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Instead of protecting public safety in NYC by charging criminals with robberies, assaults, hate crimes & rapes, @ManhattanDA wants to become famous by political prosecution of @realDonaldTrump. This is dangerous, divisive, incompetent & shameful ABUSE OF POWER!.
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Thank you @AndrewYang for joining me in Bensonhurst. I got to show him first hand the beauty of Southern Brooklyn. We discussed issues like rising hate crimes against Asian Americans, providing relief to small businesses, etc. Thanks @DavidSchwartz48 for joining us!
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Proud to be endorsed by the Jewish Press newspaper. It is very important to combat anti-Semitism & bigotry, to support Israel’s right for self-defense and to make sure CUNY is safe for Jews.
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Unlike @JustinBrannan, I don’t skip important Caucus meetings and I am not changing Columbus Day.
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The day we’ve been waiting for!I was sworn into @NYCcouncil by @NYCClerk as CM of 47 CD. W/ one hand on The Torah & the other raised, I pledged to work hard on behalf of my constituents. HUGE TY to my family & supporters for making my American Dream reality!. Honored to serve.
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No city/country in the world would ever tolerate this public brutal attack on cops without any consequences. Especially by criminals who shamelessly claim to be political refugees.
DEA President Paul DiGiacomo said:.“These violent, illegal migrants attacked two NYPD cops with absolutely no consequences thanks to feckless politicians who are destroying our city and state with dangerous bail laws. Make no mistake, these criminals are saying ‘F$&k You’ to all
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Councilman Kagan said, “What happened in Union Square Park was a disgrace & sets a dangerous precedent. Every person responsible for attacking police officers & damaging property should be investigated & face justice. NYC shouldn’t be run by mob rule!” .
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Today @JustinBrannan voted to increase hotel occupancy tax. There is no tax he doesn’t like to increase & often he proposes new taxes/fines. He also voted to impose $200 fine on restaurants that won’t include on their menu info about sugar amount in meals. Vote him out on Nov.7!.
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It has been over 48 hours since the pro-Hamas & pro-Death rally organized by DSA & yet we still have not heard @JustinBrannan condemn it. Shameful. If Brannan won’t stand up to DSA, then he agrees with their anti-Israel, anti-NYPD, anti-America agenda. Change is coming on Nov 7!.
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Long story short - tonight it became obvious to everyone that keeping @JustinBrannan in power for two more years will result in continuing his disastrous policies that brought migrant crisis, public safety crisis, homelessness crisis, growing cost of living, etc. Nov 7 is coming!.
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Brannan and de Blasio defunded the NYPD which got us here. Now Brannan’s unsafe budget aims to cut anti-terror funds for NYPD while giving money to anti-NYPD groups and migrant shelters. We need more cops now!. Change is coming Nov. 7!
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Hey, @MTA! When are you going to open public restrooms for subway riders?? How long are we going to suffer? I made these pictures at Coney Island/Stillwell Ave station where many riders are very upset to see closed restrooms all the time. Time to open them!!!
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Out of respect for the victims of September 11, their families, & first responders we continue to lose, my campaign will be suspending all activities until September 12. My team & I will be remembering & honoring the fallen heroes at ceremonies. God Bless them & the USA!
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Thrilled to be endorsed by CM @BobHoldenNYC (Dem), Co-Chair of Common Sense Caucus. We share a love for NYC, pragmatic solutions to public safety concerns, the migrant crisis & quality of life for all New Yorkers. TY, @BobHoldenNYC, for your support! Onward to victory on Nov.7!
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On my way to City Hall for Council meetings. Felling fine and grateful. I am Blessed to have a loving family, amazing and tireless office staff, many loyal supportive friends. Honored to serve and will continue helping Southern Brooklyn communities in different ways. Thank you!
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Love to stop at the Emphasis Restaurant after knocking many doors in Bay Ridge. Feel inspired and optimistic. People want public safety, eager for a real change and ignore bunch of nonsense. They are much smarter than my opponent thinks of them. Onward to November 7 Victory!
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Did you read your own legislation? A Local Law 1867 allows person “authorized to work in the United States who is a resident of NYC for 30 consecutive days or longer” to vote in local election. I NEVER supported this and NEVER will.
Demagoguing again. When she ran for mayor she supported NYC's sanctuary city policy. Migrants are not legal permanent residents so voter bill wouldn't apply to them but they know that (Ari supported it when he was a Democrat a few months ago) None of this helps current situation.
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“For a Council Member who’ll firmly oppose the progressive extremists and Democratic Socialists dominating the Council, Kagan is your man.”
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That was a quite a debate!.My opponent admitted at NY1 debates today his full responsibility for spending billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money to open more migrant shelters and to create more incentives for people to come to NYC through open Southern borders. 1/3.
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@JustinBrannan said at NY1 debates that we should never deny the reality of any crime if people feel unsafe. Look what he posted less than a year ago - mocking the reality of any crime.
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With 300 Israelis dead and hundreds injured by terrorist HAMAS group, the DSA is blasting Israel and celebrating the killing of innocent civilians. It’s sick & disgusting. NYC should never issue the permit to celebrate bloody terrorism!.
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It should come as no surprise that this is the type of police hating person Justin Brannan gets a good job for in City Hall. It’s also not surprising this isn’t an isolated tweet.
NYC Council staffer under fire for urging protesters to ‘throw bottles’ at cops and ‘torch’ NYPD vans
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As ethnic journalist for 28+ years, I strongly support the creation of the Mayor's Office of Ethnic & Community Media. Our vibrant media outlets should be embraced by City Hall. Ready to work w/Exec. Director Jose Bayona to use the power of ethnic media for the betterment of NYC.
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My opponent @JustinBrannan decided as usual to speak from both sides of his mouth and never expressed solidarity with Israel after horrific terror attacks by HAMAS. Shameful!.
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CM Justin Brannan: I never lie to my constituents! Really?.
Justin Brannan not only defunded the NYPD by $1B, but he continues to lie about it too. Caught red handed on live television lying, per usual.
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Radioactive cowardly silence from @JustinBrannan since he shared pancakes with @BradLander in Bay Ridge yesterday morning. Not a word about pro-HAMAS chants, anti-American and anti-Semitic signs in his own backyard. What a shame!
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Chair of the Council Finance Committee did not find money in the budget for sewer upgrades, but found excuses for severe flooding in Southern Brooklyn. Meanwhile he found money for migrant shelters, anti-NYPD orgs & committee to release criminals from jail. Nov.7 is coming soon!.
We got lucky today wasn't worse. I have zero patience for lawmakers like @AriKagan47 who vote against climate change legislation and then expect praise because they valiantly called 311 to report a clogged catch basin. Do your damn job as a lawmaker or get out of the way.
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Justin, you can’t have it both ways. You & your allies supported the congestion tax, increased Mobility Tax & in return we get worse service for higher fares & a tax on working families commuting to Manhattan. You’re hypocritical and voters have had enough!.
Who was it that said the MTA is a great vampire squid wrapped around the face of New York, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money?.
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Brannan’s campaign and his multiple PACs spent almost $1 mln for its lies and dirty tricks against me. But nothing worked. Southern Brooklyn communities are ready for change and sanity. November 7 is coming!!!.
De Blasio aide emerges as dirty trickster in south Brooklyn city council race
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TY, @CurtisSliwa & all attendees of the Bay Ridge rally tonight!. Our message was loud and clear - schools, parks, senior & recreational facilities belong to our communities, not migrant shelters!
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We have to value American citizenship. We have to cherish and be proud of the ability to vote.
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Was Blessed to join Monsignor Cassato, one of the most powerful spiritual leaders in NYC, at touring senior centers & diners in Bay Ridge. It was great to see many engaged residents who expressed support for strong law enforcement & desire for change in Southern Brooklyn. 1/2
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Question to Columbus Parade Grand Marshal Justin Brannan. Do you support the removal of the statue of Christopher Columbus from Columbus Circle? I strongly oppose to this proposal by your fellow Socialists in City Council.
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Despicable hate crime that I strongly condemn. All of Bay Ridge has been failed by @JustinBrannan and his anti-police record. Everyone deserves safety and respect. We need more police and we need to undo all the dangerous policies Brannan has supported.
🚨WANTED🚨for a Hate Crime Assault in the vicinity of 438 86th St #Brooklyn @NYPD68pct on 10/11/23@ 11:15 P.M. The individuals made anti-ethnic/religious statements, & proceeded to punch & kick the victim.💰Reward up to $3500 Know who they are?📲Call 1-800-577-TIPS
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On R-train now going from City Hall to attend community events. Have a great evening!
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Anti-NYPD anti-Asian group is hiring new staff because @JustinBrannan funded them. Can’t say the same for NYPD that has a huge staff shortage because Brannan defunded them.
We're hiring! Check out these job descriptions for two open positions, and join us in the fight for justice, compassion, and love.
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Disgusting and terrible. I strongly condemn this anti-Semitic act. Swastika is a symbol of hate. Yes, @MaxRose4NY, we stand together against hatred & bigotry!.
The swastika drawn on my campaign sign is a sad reminder that hate is rampant. But I know together, this country can fulfill its purpose, just like it did for my ancestors who came here to flee antisemitism and hate. There are better days ahead.
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The best way to preserve a legacy of Police Officer Chris Hoban is to support the NYPD and all law enforcement agencies. TY, @NMalliotakis , for your leadership!
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TY very much, @NMalliotakis, for fighting to preserve the value of U.S. citizenship! Justin Brannan & his allies believe that anyone who lived 30 days in NYC w/work authorization can vote in our elections. Total disrespect to U.S. citizens! November 7 can’t come soon enough!.
.@AriKagan47 and I fighting to stop NYC’s non-citizen voting law made front page of the Bay Ridge Courier. We won in court & now the city is appealing. Adams must drop appeal and Councilman Justin Brannan—who sponsored the law—must be defeated this November
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Exactly. Cowards and bullies don’t like debates. They are keyboard warriors. @JustinBrannan, if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. I hosted public Town Halls in every neighborhood of my current district - listening to people’s concerns.
Ari has said yes to every debate & forum: AARP, Point of View w/ Marcia Kramer, The Gothamist w/ Ben Max and soon NY1. Tonight, @JustinBrannan was a no show & couldn’t even be bothered to respond to emails, calls or texts about the Dyker Civics Debate. Cowards don’t debate.
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Sorry, Justin, did not see you tweet and did not have time to reply earlier. Was pretty busy helping people.
Elevators out all over NYCHA in Coney and residents calling me to say "it's Sandy all over again" and this guy is on TV promoting himself, denying climate change and blaming citywide flooding on a few leaves in a drain. The people of Coney Island deserve so much better than this.
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Horrible and public disrespect towards NYPD. Defund politicians and their radical left followers are responsible for creating this anti-police lawlessness & “anything goes”attitude. Support NYPD by voting them all out.
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So, @JustinBrannan is again talking from two sides of his mouth. For the Chinese American media he is a strong supporter of G&T program and SHSAT exam. But when he talks to anti- merit based education PAC - he is ok with abolishing objective tests & popular programs in schools.
This organization is anti-G&T, anti-SHSAT, anti-objective standardize testing. It says a lot that @TonyAvella and @JustinBrannan got their endorsement. If you care abt merit based education, vote for @VickieforNYC in D19 and @AriKagan47 in D47.
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Brooklyn Dem leader Rodneyse Bichotte says city administration identified multiple sites for shelters, incl. in Bay Ridge. Watch at 5:45. @JustinBrannan still refuses to publicly oppose Bay Ridge migrant shelter plans. Vote him out on Nov 7!
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Honored to receive an enthusiastic endorsement from the Detectives Endowment Association (President - Paul Digiacomo). Our law enforcement officers deserve all the support to keep NYC safe. Thank you!
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Glad @JustinBrannan has finally decided to comment on pro-HAMAS rally in Bay Ridge. Two questions to him. 1. Do you agree w/rally organizers that U.S. is sponsoring genocide in Gaza?.2. When will you condemn all pro-HAMAS, anti-American, anti-Semitic signs & chants at the rally?.
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Today many residents of the 47th Council District in Coney Island, received these text messages from the desperate poltical campaign of Democratic Councilman Justin Brannan. Instead of talking about public safety or other quality of life issues, he was talking about . Trump.
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Once again @JustinBrannan refuses to publicly reject calls for Bay Ridge to host migrant shelters, including Fort Hamilton army base and other locations in his district. He wants to have it both ways.
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Justin Brannan’s new normal. When he isn’t cutting $1 billion from the NYPD, he hires Council staff who tweets their desire to kill cops. Justin Brannan is for criminals. Plain and simple.
Brooklyn | 8206 5th Ave. Confirmed bank robbery at gunpoint. Suspect’s vehicle stopped at 88th St between 4th and 5th Aves. Additional units requested to the location.
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Proud to attend the induction ceremony of Rachel (Ruchie) Freier as NYS Supreme Court Justice in Brooklyn Law School. Rachel Freier became first Hasidic Supreme Court Justice in NY. She is also a licensed EMT & amazing mother of 6, role model for many ambitious women. Mazel Tov!!
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Thrilled to be endorsed by the Correction Officers Benevolent Association! Proud to support our hard working Correction Officers who make our city a safer place to live. 1/4
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Not surprised. Desperate campaign, desperate tactics and of course - former De Blasio staffer who is sending fake messages to Republicans to confuse them.
.@JustinBrannan literally has not one ethical bone in his body. 1. Abused an autistic coworker. 2. Threatened and berated a 70 year old man. 3. Joked about a former political opponent committing suicide. And now this. Vote @AriKagan47 November 7th!.
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Excited to receive an enthusiastic endorsement from the Brooklyn Young Republican Society. TY for your support and great community service! @Frank_Kopylov1
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My friends! Starting Monday, January 27, I will start working as District Director for NYC Councilman @MarkTreyger718 - one of the hardest working & most effective public servants in the United States of America. I am starting a new exciting chapter of my professional life.
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Bullying his autistic young colleague in the office, insulting 70-years-old former public school teacher w/expletives filled tirade, making fun on social media about looks of 18-years-old community activist…. This pattern shows his character. November 7 can’t come fast enough!.
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Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan voted for this and led finance committee negotiations to make this happen. We must stop the Brannan budget cuts to NYPD AGAIN!.
Unit in NYPD’s Counterterrorism Bureau could be slashed by 75%: internal email
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@JustinBrannan @JustinBrannan If you care so much about climate change and waterfront communities, how come you did not protest when Speaker dissolved this important Waterfront & Resiliency Committee? I did publicly call it a pure hypocrisy - during NYC Council Stated meeting. Enough!.
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Defund NYPD Justin Brannan is clearly scared & running his campaign based on lies. The truth hurts him - major NYPD unions endorsed me & rejected his radical anti-police agenda.
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Please watch this complete meltdown of my opponent who was very angry that his destructive policies that negatively affected communities in Southern Brooklyn and beyond were finally exposed. Change is coming on November 7!.
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I’ve said since day 1, we cannot afford this City Council sponsored migrant crisis. Now, as promised by City Hall, essential services are being cut - putting our students & communities at risk. Vote Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan OUT on November 7!.
New: 250 incoming NYC school safety agents received word today they won't be starting training because Mayor Adams' admin has cancelled their class. This comes as Adams continues to warn of "painful" budget cuts due to the migrant crisis. w/ @cayla_bam .
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Good morning, my friends!.Going to City Hall for meetings. Feeling Blessed and Grateful. Have a wonderful day!
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Thrilled to receive the strong endorsement from Assemblyman Lester Chang, tireless champion of middle class New Yorkers, brave Marine and Afghanistan war veteran.
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My office worked for months w/community partners & Parks Dept to prepare free skating event for kids in CI. CM Justin Brannan replaced my photo on a flyer w/his photo & posted it like it's his own event! HE DOESN'T REPRESENT CONEY ISLAND & HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS EVENT! 1/2
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NYC clearly became a victim of these failed Open Border/No Questions Asked policies by Biden administration. Dem politicians like Open Border Brannan & his colleagues would like to turn our schools, hotels & parks into makeshift "temporary" housing for migrants. 1/2.
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Another example of Justin Brannan’s socialist friends publicly promoting violence. This time - against Republican elected officials.
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Councilman Justin Brannan voted to defund NYPD by $1 bln & for “Diaphragm Law” restricting the ability of cops to arrest armed criminals. He voted to make cops criminally liable & give CCRB the power to investigate them without any complaints from the public. 1/3.
We’ll say it again: the @NYPDnews staffing crisis is hurting public safety. Instead of cannibalizing our counterterrorism capabilities, the city needs to start providing incentives and improving cops’ quality of life to keep the Finest on the job.
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Thrilled to receive an enthusiastic endorsement from a former Mayoral candidate @CurtisSliwa, a proven crime fighter, a staunch advocate for public safety & quality of life for New Yorkers. Grateful for his support & looking forward to join him in fighting for Southern Brooklyn.
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I came to the U.S. 30 years ago. My parents and my older sister are buried here. My daughter was born here. I was elected to the City Council here. This is my city & my country that I love dearly. My opponent & his casino/real estate PAC are simply desperate. Nov. 7 is coming.
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Very excited to receive an endorsement from @NMalliotakis, one of the most hardworking public servants in the country. I greatly appreciate her support for my re-election & looking forward working with her to serve Southern Brooklyn communities & the entire New York City. 1/2
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Socialist Bernie Sanders returned the favor & endorsed @JustinBrannan. Both support discredited socialist ideas of increasing taxes on businesses & middle class, defunding police, releasing criminals from jails, promoting welfare payments, denying Israel’s right for self-defense.
.@BernieSanders endorses @JustinBrannan (a 2020 delegate) for City Council. FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: via @politico
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Despite dirty tricks from my political opponent and his crew, my family, my staff and I will not be intimidated. 1/2
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Not surprising. Secure our Southern borders, change Right to Shelter rules, suspend Sanctuary City status, prioritize New Yorkers. Stop creating more incentives for more migrants to come. Cancel non-citizens (30 days in NYC) voting law. Enough.
NYers Per @SienaResearch:.84% view migrants as a serious problem.64% say we must slow flow of migrants.58% say Eric Adams right to say its destroying nyc. This issue is tilting the city to the right.
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Inspired by very strong and unified support by leaders of Republican and Conservative parties, many community leaders, current & forner police officers. TY, @NMalliotakis, @AlecBrookKrasny, @KingsCountyGOP Leader Ted Ghorra, @cpnys, @SenMartyGolden, @BKConservatives, @lbanypd 1/2
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Socialism is not an answer to America's problems. I know it because I lived in the USSR.
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DC37 sent misleading messages to members asking to protest my support for Intro 1099. But Intro 1099 protects municipal retirees & doesn’t affect active workers’ health benefits. Proud to support both. Scare tactics won’t work!
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Proud to be endorsed by the Jewish Voice newspaper that has always stood against anti-Semitism, Holocaust deniers & Israel haters. Thank you for your strong support. Appreciate your praise for my hard work on behalf of Southern Brooklyn communities.
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While my opponent @JustinBrannan is a Finance Committee Chair in City Council and votes to fund many anti-NYPD groups, he NEVER found time to visit Rikers Island jail complex. Brannan is simply too dangerous for public safety.
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Today I was proud to join @NMalliotakis, @cpnys Chair Jerry Kassar, @KingsCountyGOP Chair Ted Ghorra & group of community activists to demand that NYC withdraw its appeal to the NYS Supreme Court decision to struck the unconstitutional non-citizen voting law. 1/2
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Don't tell me that only shootings and murders count as crime in NYC. Praying for Manny Cohen. "It's heartbreaking this can happen to anyone's father," Cohen said. "We need to wake up as a city, we need to wake up. This is not normal.".
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PS 188 gym should be used by students and Coney Island community - not as migrant shelter!.
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