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NYC Council Election: Austin Shafran Seeks Bayside Seat
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Bayside Patch is profiling each candidate.

Kayla Levy covers all things Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills and Bayside for Patch. She has written for New York Magazine's Curbed and the Strategist, and Time Out. Follow her on Twitter @kaylev and send story tips to kayla.levy@patch.com.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Bayside Patch is profiling each candidate.

Patch asked the District 19 City Council candidates to respond to the issues on Bayside residents' minds. Here's where they stand.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Bayside Patch is profiling each candidate.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Bayside Patch is profiling each candidate.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Bayside Patch is profiling each candidate.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Bayside Patch is profiling each candidate.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Bayside Patch is profiling each candidate.
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