35th district (New York City Council)

35th district (New York City Council) is a district in the New York City Council, representing parts of Brooklyn, including Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, and Prospect Heights. The district is currently represented by Crystal Hudson, who won the 2021 New York City Council election. The 35th district is part of Brooklyn Community Board 2 and Brooklyn Community Board 8. The district is also served by the New York City Police Department's 78th Precinct and 77th Precinct.

● Geography

The 35th district is located in Brooklyn, covering areas such as Fort Greene Park, Prospect Park, and the Atlantic Terminal. The district is bounded by Atlantic Avenue to the north, Flatbush Avenue to the east, Eastern Parkway to the south, and Hudson Avenue to the west. The district includes parts of the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Barclays Center. The area is also served by the Long Island Rail Road's Atlantic Terminal and the New York City Subway's 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains at the Atlantic Avenue – Barclays Center station. Nearby institutions include the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the New York University Tandon School of Engineering.

● History

The 35th district has a rich history, with areas such as Fort Greene and Clinton Hill being home to many historic landmarks, including the Fort Greene Historic District and the Clinton Hill Historic District. The district has been represented by various council members, including Letitia James, who later became the New York State Attorney General. The district has also been part of several significant events, including the 2013 New York City mayoral election and the 2020 United States presidential election. Nearby events include the West Indian Day Parade and the Afropunk Festival, which take place in Brooklyn.

● Election Results

In the 2021 New York City Council election, Crystal Hudson won the district with over 70% of the vote, defeating Michael Hollingsworth and Rena Pipkins. The election was part of the 2021 New York City municipal elections, which included the 2021 New York City mayoral election and the 2021 New York City Comptroller election. The district has also been part of several other significant elections, including the 2017 New York City Council election and the 2013 New York City Council election. Nearby elections include the New York's 9th congressional district and the New York's 8th congressional district.

● Representatives

The 35th district has been represented by several council members, including Letitia James, Tish James, and Crystal Hudson. The district is currently part of the New York City Council's Progressive Caucus, which includes members such as Brad Lander and Jimmy Van Bramer. The district is also represented by other elected officials, including New York State Senator Velmanette Montgomery and United States Representative Hakeem Jeffries. Nearby representatives include New York State Assemblymember Walter T. Mosley and New York City Councilmember Robert Cornegy.

● Demographics

The 35th district has a diverse population, with a mix of African American, White American, and Hispanic and Latino American residents. The district has a high percentage of college-educated residents, with many attending institutions such as New York University, Pratt Institute, and Brooklyn College. The district also has a thriving arts and cultural scene, with many museums, galleries, and performance venues, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the National Sawdust. Nearby demographics include the Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood and the Bushwick neighborhood.

● Election District Boundaries

The 35th district is bounded by several election district boundaries, including the New York State Assembly's 56th district and the 57th district. The district is also part of the New York State Senate's 25th district and the 20th district. The district's boundaries are set by the New York City Board of Elections and are subject to change after each United States Census. Nearby election district boundaries include the New York's 7th congressional district and the New York's 8th congressional district. The district is also served by the Kings County Democratic Committee and the Kings County Republican Committee. Category:New York City Council districts