NKD members are baffled and disturbed by the hiring of Andy Marte as Executive Director of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. As reported in The City, Marte was recently a registered Republican and supporter of Donald Trump's campaign, and used his platform to share conspiracy theories. Worse, when he was a Democrat he continued to support former party boss Vito Lopez after substantiated sexual harassment allegations forced Lopez out of the Assembly.

NKD's monthly General Meeting is back on Thursday, February 10th at 7pm. Register here to join us on Zoom.

We'll hear from four candidates for two district leader seats in the 52nd Assembly District, then conduct endorsement votes. To vote, you must have attended at least two meetings in the past twelve months, and must have paid membership dues (you can pay dues here).

We'll also hear from Rep Your Block, and how you can help them help hundreds of Brooklynites run for County Committee. If you haven't already, go to RepYourBlock.com and sign up today!

On January 11, NKD members voted to endorse the following candidates for District Leader:

• Kristina Naplatarski - Assembly District 50
• Emile Bazile - Assembly District 50
• Julio Peña III - Assembly District 51
• Aciré Polight - Assembly District 54
• Monae Priolenau - Assembly District 56