In north Brooklyn's Hasidic Jewish community, a contentious bike lane has sparked a legal battle between City Councilmember Lincoln Restler and his primary challenger Sabrina Gates. Restler, who advocates for the bike lane, has attempted to disqualify Gates from the ballot, alleging improper signature collection. Gates, receiving community concerns about child safety, defends her campaign integrity. Recently, a Brooklyn judge denied Restler's request to remove Gates from the ballot. Both candidates are vying for City Council District 33, with the bike lane issue at the forefront of their campaign narratives.
Gates said Restler's claims regarding her ballot signatures are 'silly and outrageous,' highlighting that the judicial ruling underscores a misuse of resources for political advantage.
Restler accused Gates of perpetuating 'widespread fraud,' asserting confidence in his community service record amid the ongoing debate on the bike lane's safety.
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