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NYC politician funneled thousands of taxpayer dollars to her hubby’s organizations

Exclusive | NYC politician funneled thousands of taxpayer dollars to her hubby’s organizations

A liberal City Council member known for anti-Israel remarks funneled more than $149,000 of taxpayer money to various Arab immigrant groups tied to her husband, The Post

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Why many Jews in and around Park Slope are mobilizing to vote their City Council representative out of office

Why many Jews in and around Park Slope are mobilizing to vote their City Council representative out of office – Jewish Telegraphic Agency

A new group, Brooklyn BridgeBuilders, claims that Shahana Hanif has done too little, too late to condemn

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Anti-Israel NYC Council Member Hanif Changes Tune After Primary Challenge from Maya Kornberg

Anti-Israel NYC councilwoman changing tune after primary challenge from Jewish Dem

Local Jewish activists said they didn’t buy the change of heart.

nypost.com

https://nypost.com/2025/02/01/us-news/anti-israel-nyc-pol-shahana-hanif-pivots-after-maya-kornberg-challenge…

Politico Newsletter: Torres Comes to Brooklyn

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2025/01/28/mayors-malady-mystery-00200905

Israel defender Rep. Ritchie Torres is raising money for a super PAC hoping to unseat City Council Member Shahana Hanif for not standing with Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

The Bronx Democrat, who’s eyeing a run …

Asian Immigrant, Former Congressional Aide Launches Bid to Topple Democratic Socialist Alexa Avilés in Brooklyn Council Race

Asian immigrant, former Congressional aide launches bid to topple Democratic Socialist Alexa Avilés in Brooklyn Council race

An Asian immigrant, Ling Ye, is seeking to topple Democratic Socialist Brooklyn Councilwoman Alexa Avilés in the June 24 primary election.

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Anticipating Primary, Anti-Israel NYC Council Member Scrubs Her Campaign Site of Far-left Positions

Anticipating primary, anti-Israel New York City councilwoman scrubs her campaign site of far-left positions

Shahana Hanif is facing a credible challenge from Democrat Maya Kornberg

jewishinsider.com

https://jewishinsider.com/2025/01/shahana-hanif-maya-kornberg-new-york-primary-democrat…

Anti-Israel NYC Council Member Tests Limits of Left-wing Activism

Anti-Israel NYC councilwoman tests the limits of left-wing activism

New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif is facing serious primary opposition from the center in progressive Brooklyn

jewishinsider.com

https://jewishinsider.com/2024/12/new-york-city-primary-shahana-hanif-maya-kornberg…

Brooklyn Councilwoman Faces Backlash Over Israel Comments as Central Park Hosts Hostage Support Rally

Brooklyn Councilwoman Faces Backlash Over Israel Comments as Central Park Hosts Hostage Support Rally – VINnews

Protesters gathered outside Brooklyn City Councilwoman Shahana Hanif’s office on Sunday, accusing her of promoting anti-Israel sentiment following the October 7 attacks. Join our

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Protesters flock to anti-Israel NYC politician’s office as thousands hold vigil for hostages in Central Park: ‘Support us’

Protesters flock to anti-Israel NYC politician’s office as thousands hold vigil for hostages in Central Park: ‘Support us’

Protesters descended on a Muslim city councilwoman’s office Sunday saying she is helping to fuel an anti-Israel tide of hate — as

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Group calls on Brooklyn council member to support Jewish constituents

Group calls on Brooklyn council member to support Jewish constituents

Brooklyn BridgeBuilders, the group that organized the vigil, said they delivered a petition signed by more than 500 people to the office of Council Member Shahana Hanif Sunday.

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