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Johnson makes 2nd run at Congressional Seat

The following story appeared today in DNA Info: It’s not easy to get New Yorkers’ attention, and at a subway station at 5 p.m. on a gorgeous Friday afternoon, it’s nearly impossible. But that’s what Joyce Johnson, a candidate for the 13th Congressional District seat, did last week. Standing outside of the train station at [...]

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Meet the Democratic Candidates

The following aired this morning on WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show:

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Congressional Candidates debate on BronxNet

The following debate, sponsored by BronxNet, the Riverdale Press and Norwood News aired tonight on BronxTalk with Gary Axelbank:  

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Watch Joyce on “Inside City Hall” and “Speak Up with Sandy Schulte”

Yesterday Joyce sat down with Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis to talk about her Congressional campaign and why she is the best person to lead and serve NY’s 13th District. In case you missed it, click on the image below to be directed to the full video. Joyce will also appear on Manhattan Neighborhood Network’s [...]

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Joyce on “Inside City Hall”

The following aired yesterday on “Inside City Hall” (click on image to be re-directed to video):

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Up Close: Taking on Charlie Rangel

The below aired recently on WABC’s “Up Close with Diana Williams”:

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Joyce outshines in WABC candidates’ forum hosted by Diana Williams

Did you miss Joyce in last week’s televised WABC-7 forum? Hosted by Diana Williams, it was the first time that candidates running in the 13th Congressional District race appeared together to present their policy agendas (with the notable exception of Rep. Rangel and Sen. Espaillat who declined to participate). Well look no further; check out the [...]

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Defending your democratic rights

  Recently Joyce had the chance to sit down with popular blog The Loop 21 for a Q&A about her background, Congressional platform, and readiness to serve NY’s 13th C.D. on Capitol Hill. Here’s a peek: “I come from a political family. My dad was the first black elected to public office in Poughkeepsie as [...]

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Johnson aims to unseat veteran Charles Rangel

This week in The Loop 21: I come from a political family. My dad was the first black elected to public office in Poughkeepsie as a council member in ’68. My parents were steeped in community, and started the Poughkeepsie Voter’s League. In their 30s, I watched these young folks take their lead in community [...]

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In race for 13th District, it’s Rangel vs. them

Today in the Columbia Daily Observer: Joyce Johnson, a former local Democratic district leader, is running again after coming in third to Rangel and Adam Clayton Powell IV in the 2010 primary. That year, only 18 percent of voters turned out for the primary. Johnson said she was even more concerned by turnout this year, [...]

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