"I was born and raised in the south side of Williamsburg on public assistance. So, you know, we were on welfare. We had food stamps. We had Section 8. And, I remember a time when the government used to work for people, and I'm deeply grateful for what the federal government did for me. I've been looking to pay it forward ever since."
"The 7th Congressional District includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens, which was redistricted in 2022 to group largely Black and Brown communities with white, wealthier neighborhoods."
Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President, is campaigning for New York's 7th congressional district. He is the first Dominican elected as borough president and has focused on land use, budget recommendations, and community issues. The district includes diverse neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, recently redistricted to combine various communities. Reynoso announced his candidacy in 2025 and has raised approximately $630,067 in contributions. He emphasizes his background of growing up on public assistance and his desire to give back to the community.
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