Tag: District 26

Incumbents cruise to victory in western Queens Democratic primaries

Julie Won and Tiffany Cabán(Photos: NYC Council)

June 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Incumbents Julie Won and Tiffany Cabán look set to retain their western Queens city council seats after scoring wide-margin victories in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The progressives, who were both seeking second terms coming into this election, easily brushed aside their only respective challengers. Won, who faced a serious fight… Read more »

Van Bramer Thumps His Republican Rival

Jimmy Van Bramer won the District 26th council seat by a landslide Tuesday evening, trouncing his republican rival Angelo Maragos by more than 45 points. Van Bramer, a Democrat, arrived at the Aubergine Cafe in Woodside at about 9:45 pm when it became clear it was going to be his night.…

Maragos Endorsed by NY State Sen. Golden

Martin Golden, the New York State Senator who represents south west Brooklyn, told Republican supporters Sunday that Angelo Maragos (R), who is running for council in a predominantly Democratic district, must continue to promote key issues such as public safety if he is to convert Democrats to his side.  …

Van Bramer Wins Endorsement

Jimmy Van Bramer was endorsed by the Queens Tribune, in the Oct. 23-29 issue, for the up-coming Nov. 3 general election.…

Dems. Warm Up to Van Bramer

The Democratic party will be showing its support for Jimmy Van Bramer next week, despite failing to endorse him in the party’s primary for the District 26 council seat in September. During the primary, Van Bramer was  not endorsed by the party and many of this area’s heavy hitters.…

Sunnyside Post to speak with Angelo Maragos

Angelo Maragos, the Republican candidate vying for the District 26 NYC council seat, will speak to this news blog on Saturday. Maragos will face a tough battle in the general election when he takes on Jimmy Van Bramer, the winner of last week’s Democratic primary,…

Who is Deirdre Feerick?

I have started to see posters endorsing Deirdre Feerick as the best Democrat candidate for the District 26 New York City council seat. This seat is being vacated by Eric Gioia who is seeking higher office as New York’s public advocate.…