City Council’s Progressive Caucus Nearly Doubles in Size

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Ross Barkan

The City Council’s Progressive Caucus–a left-leaning faction that spearheaded the election of Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito–has nearly doubled its membership from a year ago, the group declared today.

The caucus now boasts 19 members, up from 11 members last year, according to a list released this afternoon. Last month, the caucus also named two new co-chairs, Councilmen Donovan Richards and Antonio Reynoso.

“The Progressive Caucus is a force to be reckoned with,” said Mr. Reynoso in a statement released with the announcement. “We’re excited about the role this diverse coalition will play in building a more equal and just New York City, and we look forward to partnering with all of our colleagues in the City Council to accomplish that goal.”



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