Thousands of voters in Central Harlem put a political newcomer on the New York City Council. Yusef Salaam is one of the Central Park Exonerated 5 wrongly convicted of rape in 1989. He made his struggle for justice part of his campaign. TVJessi reports.
- Turnout was expectedly low for New York City's primary elections Tuesday, but Central Harlem saw thousands more voters than any other district. It resulted in a landslide victory for City Council candidate Yusef Salaam.
"The system that was trying to make me believe that I was my ancestors' wildest nightmare, but I am my ancestors' wildest dreams," Salaam said during his victory speech at Harlem Tavern Tuesday night.Political strategist Basil Smikle said the result of the race could signal a shift for the community.
Key to the victory was mentorship from New York County Democratic leader Keith Wright, who once served Harlem alongside Salaam's opponents. Wright lost his last election to Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who endorsed Dickens along with Mayor Eric Adams.
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