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Congressman Jerry Nadler Endorses Jo Anne Simon for Brooklyn Borough President
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (center left) and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon. Campaign photo.
Congressman Jerrold Nadler, the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee who represents western parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan (10th CD) has endorsed Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (52nd AD) for Brooklyn Borough President.
“I’ve always known Jo Anne Simon to be a tenacious advocate who truly wants to help all New Yorkers, and I’m proud to endorse her for Brooklyn Borough President,” he said, before praising Simon as “a fearless leader in our community” who not only speaks out against discrimination, hate and inequality, but has also enacted “groundbreaking legislation on gun violence prevention, education equity, climate change, disability rights, and more.”
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Shaheem Bascom was found shot in the chest near Hegeman Avenue and Linwood Street, according to police. (David Allen/Patch)
BROOKLYN, NY A Bed-Stuy teenager was found shot dead in East New York on Monday night, according to police.
Cops found Shaheem Bascom, 18, with a gunshot wound to his chest near Hegeman Avenue and Linwood Street just after 11:30 p.m., police said. He was taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police are investigating the possibility that Bascom, who lived in the Tompkins Houses, was on his way to meet a woman he met online, according to the Daily News.