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John Ciampoli — a lawyer representing a Republican congressional candidate in the Bronx — told the elections board last week he has proof that one of his client’s opponents submitted forged signatures on her nominating petition.

While most eyes are likely focused on what’s happening with state senate and congressional lines following last week’s appeals court ruling, another issue involving a Bronx congressional seat has popped up in a race a little closer to home. more

By SACHI McCLENDON | 5/6/22

No stranger to Bronx politics, Christian Amato has worked with candidates like now-state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and former congressional candidate Andom Ghebreghiorgis. While excited about seeing change come to the area, Amato worries smaller progressive candidates might be impacted by groups like Justice Democrats, who supported both Jamaal Bowman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in their landmark congressional races.

Some Dems not yet ready to embrace new player in town

There have been some huge political shakeups in the Bronx over the last couple years, attracting widespread media coverage and nationwide support in a borough often overlooked. more

By KIRSTYN BRENDLEN | 8/9/20

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