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A Conversation with Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries

Join Restoration Plaza and the Transport Worker's Union for a conversation with Assemblyman…

Government June 11, 2012 at 01:33 am

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Hakeem Jeffries Says 'No, Thank You' to Bloomberg-Backed…

Assemblyman turns away money from StudentsFirstNY, an "independent expenditures" campaign in…

Government June 7, 2012 at 05:18 pm

Jeffries Calls Stop-and-Frisk Settlement a "Step Forward"

Class-action lawsuit and settlement reignites the Stop and Frisk debate

Police & Fire March 8, 2011 at 09:54 pm

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Hakeem Looks Back at 2010

The Assemblyman delivers his State of the District address and touts the legislative battles…

Government January 27, 2011 at 01:47 pm

Jeffries Wins Support of Machinist Union

The New York State Council of Machinists and its largest union, District 15 IAM, have…

Government February 23, 2012 at 02:41 pm

Jeffries Raises More Than Any Candidate Challenging…

Brooklyn Democrat officially declared candidacy last month.

Government February 2, 2012 at 06:08 pm

Jeffries Calls Marijuana Busts 'Classic Entrapment'

Assemblyman reintroduces bill that would close loophole resulting in 'open-air' arrests for…

Government February 29, 2012 at 11:38 pm

After Uproar, Jeffries Hails Revised District Lines

Draft released of new Central Brooklyn district includes Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and…

Government March 13, 2012 at 06:16 pm

Mayor Says Jeffries Cop Residency Bill is ‘Unnecessary’

A bill is being introduced to require new NYPD recruits live within the city, sparked by…

Top News December 13, 2011 at 09:43 pm

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From The Desk of Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries

Assemblyman Jeffries Welcomes Patch to Bedford-Stuyvesant

Government December 1, 2010 at 04:35 pm

Hakeem Jeffries Holds 'Subway Office Hours'

The assemblyman and congressional candidate continues his untraditional method of bringing…

Government August 3, 2012 at 02:11 am

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On Jeffries and Charter Schools: One Foot in, One Foot out

Will his decision to turn away charter school-backed money impact the direction of your vote?

Schools June 9, 2012 at 10:48 am

Hakeem Jeffries to Make Announcement About Political Future

Event scheduled Sunday at Brooklyn Borough Hall

Government January 10, 2012 at 07:46 pm

Jeffries Doubles Funds From Last Quarter

Almost half of the contributions are for small amounts, less than $100.

Government April 13, 2012 at 02:23 pm

Cuomo to Endorse Jeffries Over Barron: Report

Governor wades into primary politics in a number of tight races.

Government June 22, 2012 at 08:28 pm

Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries to Deliver State of the District…

Speech will update community on efforts to protect the quality of life for residents of the…

Government January 24, 2012 at 12:34 am

In Early Voting, Barron and Jeffries Supporters Stand Behind…

Residents across Bed-Stuy, Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill and East New York cast their votes…

Government June 27, 2012 at 01:51 pm

Jeffries Backs Cornegy in District Leader Race

Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries gets behind Incumbent Robert Cornegy in 56th A.D. District Leader…

Government July 31, 2012 at 02:48 pm

Op-Ed: Why Jeffries Will Defeat Barron Handily

This is based on a telephone interview with Professor Andra Gillespie, a political scientist…

BrooklynRon's Blog May 13, 2012 at 04:12 pm

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Jeffries: Towns' Seniority 'A Race Car With No Engine'

Assemblyman accuses longtime Rep. of failing to leverage power for constituents; Towns fires…

Government March 2, 2012 at 03:33 pm

Gillibrand, Jeffries Visit Bed-Stuy Small Business to…

Local electeds gather at Tiny Cup Cafe to announce their support of 2012 Federal Minimum Wage…

Business August 20, 2012 at 11:43 pm

Teen Who Threw Baby Away Sparks Action by Jeffries, D.A's…

Pols joined law enforcement Wednesday to push legislation that protects unwanted newborns

Police & Fire May 26, 2011 at 08:03 pm

June 26, 2012: Which Way, Bed-Stuy?

The Democratic primary for the newly drawn 8th Congressional District may not be a slam dunk…

Government June 26, 2012 at 06:50 pm

Counting Down Accomplishments, Jeffries Gives State of…

In his fifth address at Pratt's Higgins Hall, Assemblyman unveils ambitious agenda for coming…

Government January 27, 2012 at 09:13 pm

Some Think Bed-Stuy may Decide the Race in the 8th C.D.

The neighborhood may be at the center of a hot Democratic primary race for Congress.

Government June 21, 2012 at 10:33 pm