Voters Resilient Post-Sandy Despite Polling Site Confusion
The shadow of last week’s hurricane hung over Election Day in Brooklyn, as voters in areas hit hardest by the storm headed to the polls today.
Tag Archives: Senate District 17
Meir Sklyanoy
Marital Status: Single, no children
Neighborhood: Midwood
How Long He’s Lived in Brooklyn: Since 2002
Party Affiliation: Republican
Rabbi Chaim Kirschenbaum
Occupation: Teacher for Hebrew Studies at Tuoro College, Brooklyn
Neighborhood: Midwood
Who is he going to vote for in the presidential elections: Isn’t this supposed to be confidential?
When Family Values Meet Pragmatism: Orthodox Jewish Voters’ Tough Decision
Orthodox Judaism influences the political thinking of both Moshe Friedman, 43, and Joseph Hayon, 34, two citizens of District 17. Although steeped in common values, the two men will nevertheless vote for different presidential candidates.
Diverging Viewpoints in a Neighborhood
Jewish residents comprise roughly two thirds of the population in Brooklyn’s newly formed District 17, making U.S policy towards Israel a huge issue for many voters. Two of the district’s Jewish voters – one secular Jew, one orthodox – illustrate what happens when faith and politics meet.
Midwood Voters Split on Issues; Agree that neither Obama nor Romney can put America on Track
The Republican Party typically has a strong hold on the conservative neighborhood of Midwood. But that may not prove true in 2012, as the neighborhood’s voters remain split on which presidential candidate is best, and why.
Six Weeks Before Election, Storobin Makes Major Staff Changes
State Senator David Storobin has fired three top staff members from his campaign and senate office, according to a Sept. 25 article in Politicker.
According to the article, Storobin removed his campaign manager, Dave Sieling; his spokesman, Steve Stites; and his Chief of Staff, Paul Gullo.
Islam Jahad
Age: 19
Occupation: Cashier at Kosher Delight
Marital Status: Single, no children
Neighborhood: Midwood
How Long He’s Lived in Brooklyn: Since he was 1 year old, when his family immigrated to the United States from Bangladesh.
News Roundup District 17: Sept 18 – 25
BrooklynCampaign staff brings you the most relevant news from and about your district.
Democrat Simcha Felder and Republican David Storobin are still awaiting official word from the Board of Elections on who won last week’s Conservative Primary for state senate in Brooklyn’s newly created “super-Jewish” district. Felder ran as a write-in against Storobin and appears to be in the lead as absentee ballots are counted. According to Yeshiva World News, the Felder campaign claims to have at least 121 votes to Storobin’s 91…
