What Else is on the Ballot?: City Council

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 3, 2021

NYC primary voters will have to choose between candidates running for city-wide and borough-wide offices, as well as other offices. Today, Amanda Luz Henning Santiago, City & State NY staff reporter and author of their Excelsior newsletter, explains the role of the 51 City Council Members.

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