Firebrand Assembly Member Charles Barron has a powerful foe in his run for an East New York City Council seat.
Influential Congress Member Hakeem Jeffries, whose Brooklyn district includes East New York, is backing Nikki Lucas, a Starrett City resident battling Barron for the Council seat for the 42nd District.
Jeffries, who is chair of the House Democratic Caucus, has not formally endorsed Lucas. But campaign finance disclosure reports released earlier this month show "Jeffries for Congress" gave $1,000 to Lucas' campaign on January 11th.
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Congress Member Hakeem Jeffries and Assembly Member Charles Barron. Firebrand Assembly Member Charles Barron has a powerful foe in his run for an East New York City Council seat.
Influential Congress Member Hakeem Jeffries, whose Brooklyn district includes East New York, is backing Nikki Lucas , a Starrett City resident [...]
