NYC Council Speaker Backs Chaim Deutsch Reelection Bid

BROOKLYN

The speaker of the New York City Council on Monday announced her support for Councilman Chaim Deutsch’s reelection bid.

Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, a Manhattan Democrat, said “Chaim has the experience, compassion and dedication that South Brooklyn families need in their councilman.”

Deutsch, who is running for a second term for his Midwood district, faces Kalman Yeger, a member of the local community board, in the Democratic primary. Yeger has not yet officially announced his candidacy but held a fundraiser earlier this month.

The primary is Sept. 12.

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