Bay Ridge's Hyperlocal Progressive Podcast
In Rachel’s final episode, we gather together an all-star (and all-women) round-table of field organizers. Each of them were at the forefront of the Bay Ridge 2018 Blue Wave. What was it like? What does it take to become a field organizer? What are the strategies and tactics? How can you become one too?
We covered the SD22 election live, updating our interactive map ’till midnight. Check out how things stood at the end of the night!
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What happens when art, activism, and good government collide? Find out as we explore Fight Back Bay Ridge’s art exhibition and fundraiser raising awareness of our gerrymandered State Senate district!
Listen in to the epic debate between Andrew Gounardes and Marty Golden, interspersed with fact-checking breaks by us! Also, be sure to check out the show notes for links to every single general election debate in Bay Ridge for the 2018 election.
Our in-depth look at the 2018 primary between Ross Barkan and Andrew Gounardes. Where did the candidates perform well? What strategies worked? Find out!
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Yo angry Muppet, have you told the people you’re stealing from that you are losing by 46 points? State Senator […]
Read moreAt A Glance Democratic turnout in Bay Ridge was higher than average. Republican turnout was lower than expected in their […]
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Our last candidate interview of 2018 highlights Mathylde Frontus, running for the 46th Assembly District which includes all of southern Bay Ridge. Learn about Dr. Frontus’s academic background, nonprofit work, and leadership against gun violence in Brooklyn.
Meet the second candidate vying for the Democratic Primary in the 22nd, Andrew Gounardes! Check out Andrew’s life in public service, his reform ideas, and proposal for a major waterfront park restorations along the Narrows.
We’re turning our attention from Congress to our own State Senate. First up is Ross Barkan, who is seeking to win the Democratic primary and square off against longtime Republican incumbent Martin Golden. We’ll talk about Ross’s history as a journalist, growing up in Bay Ridge, and how he plans to fix corruption and dysfunction in Albany.