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City Council Hopefuls Vie for Votes at Candidate Forum
Five candidates hoping to replace Councilwoman Letitia James faced off at Wednesday night event.

Former Patch Staff. Bio: Amy Sara Clark was born in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, and attended P.S. 139, Ditmas J.H.S. and Midwood High School before earning a B.A. and M.A. in history at the University of Michigan.
Five candidates hoping to replace Councilwoman Letitia James faced off at Wednesday night event.

NYC's Department of Investigation said it had found the BOE had wasted $2.4 million in city funds during the November 2011 election
Prospect Heights-area information and events you won't want to miss.
Reports from the 77th and 78th precincts.
Annual military celebration called off due to defense budget cuts.
Plus Terry Dame's Weird Wednesdays, Acoustic/Folk/Reggae and Alt Indian Classical.
Plus Terry Dame's Weird Wednesdays, Acoustic/Folk/Reggae and Alt Indian Classical.
Restaurants with the right location and menu have benefitted greatly from the NBA team's move to Brooklyn. But most report no change.
Proposal would raise age from 18 to 21
The former congressman tweeted a 64-point city improvement plan Monday. Can you say "Mayor Weiner?"
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