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The dead have risen — and they’re voting Republican.
That’s the conclusion one might draw from the city Board of Elections’ certification of the results of a tight Brooklyn City Council primary, with the agency claiming that it had no choice but to count the ballots cast in the names of formerly alive people.
Candidate George Sarantopoulos eked out a 16-vote win against county Republican party chair Richie Barsamian in the June primary to replace term-limited Councilmember Justin Brannan, even as a criminal probe of alleged vote fraud proceeds, with multiple BOE employees under investigation by the Brooklyn district attorney.
Before counting the votes, the board’s Brooklyn commissioners voted to invalidate 22 “potentially fraudulent” ballots cast at the Amalgamated Warbasse cooperative complex in Coney Island, the BOE said in a statement last week. But the ballots cast in the names of at least two deceased individuals had to be tallied in accordance with state election law, according to Vincent Ignizio, the board’s deputy executive director.
“After election officials review each ballot envelope and it is determined to be valid, the ballot inside is separated from the voter information and cannot be uncounted,” said Ignizio.
Who is responsible for submitting the undead ballots is still unknown.
Kayla Santosuosso, the Democrat who would face off against Sarantopoulos in November’s general election, first alerted the board to the irregularities — and says she’s concerned about what may happen this fall.
“I’m worried that these instances of fraud are just the tip of the iceberg,” she said.
Cloudy and humid, with scattered thunderstorms in the morning and heavier storms in the afternoon – watch out for flooding. High of 80º.
MTA 🚇
There’s no rush hour E train service to or from Jamaica-179 St. You can take the F instead. Find all the MTA’s planned changes and the latest delays here.
Alternate side parking 🚙
It’s in effect today, July 31.
By the way…
Ever wondered how to open a fire hydrant and enjoy a cooling spray of water? Here’s our guide.
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Ready for a $3 subway swipe? It’s looking more likely we’ll see a fare hike early next year. The MTA on Wednesday unveiled a planned 10-cent bump on single-rides that would go into effect on Jan. 4.
At that same MTA board meeting, Transport Workers Union members slammed problems with workers-comp payment processing that has left both active and retired injured transit employees waiting on checks for weeks.
The mayor is keeping hope alive for a casino in The Bronx. He’s vetoed a key decision by the City Council that would have busted the proposal to develop the Bally’s golf course in Throggs Neck into a massive gambling and entertainment complex. (Confused about what’s going on with all the casino candidates? We have a guide for that.)
For weeks, members of Congress have attempted to get access to 26 Federal Plaza, where scores of immigrants are held on any given night. Now, a dozen of those lawmakers — including two from New York City — are suing the Trump administration for barring them from the building.
Aland Etienne, the Haitian immigrant security guard who was slain in the mass shooting in Midtown was hailed as a hero Wednesday by his family and union brethren at a memorial event hosted by 32BJ SEIU — and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.
Things To Do
Here are some free and low-cost things to do around the city this week.
Thursday, July 31: It’s the New York Public Library’s free Teen Voices Festival, featuring authors, workshops, zines, and more. 12-4 p.m.
Thursday, July 31: Celebrate Dominican heritage at the United Palace Theater for free, 6-8 p.m. Featuring Borough President Mark Levine, local artists, and more.
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