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Torres, however, leads Vol. 27, No. 10 Samelys Lopez, with the most campaign cash, which NorwoodVol. News 27, No.is published 10 stands at more than $500,000. bi-weekly on Thursdays by Given her animus with the Bronx MosholuNorwood Preservation News Corporationis published (MPC) Hardline Progressive Norwood3400 Reservoir News isOval published East Democratic Party, which she’s long criti- bi-weekly on Thursdays by bi-weeklyBronx, New on ThursdaysYork 10467 by Democrat, Enters cized as being exclusive of hardline pro- MosholuPhone: Preservation 718 324 4998Corporation gressives while attempting to reform Mosholu Preservation Corporation 3400Fax: Reservoir 718 324 Oval2917 East the party’s county committee, it’s un- E-mail: [email protected] Reservoir Oval East 15th Congressional likely she will be wanting or even secur- Web.:Bronx, www.norwoodnews.org New York 10467 Bronx, New York 10467 ing their endorsement. Lopez, however, District Race could benefit in getting the “Ocasio-Cor- Phone: 718 324 4998 Publisher tez bump” thanks to the Congresswom- Phone:Fax: 718 718 324 324 2917 4998 Mosholu Preservation Corporation By DAVID CRUZ an’s national prominence. Ocasio-Cortez E-mail: [email protected]: 718 324 2917 SeniorE-mail: Director [email protected] of MPC Another progressive Democrat has an- benefitted from the Bronx Progressives’ Melissa Web:Cebollero www.norwoodnews.org Photo courtesy Samelys Lopez Facebook Page Web: www.norwoodnews.org nounced a run for the 15th Congressional campaign volunteer apparatus last year Executive Director of MPC District seat, by far the most crowded po- really invited us into the community, and when she was an unknown taking on her Jennifer Tausig litical contest in the city. And she stands it was our version of the American Dream 14th Congressional District predeces- sor, Joe Crowley. The district covers the PublisherEditor-in-Chief, NorwoodCEO, News Mosholu among the pack in grabbing a marquee and I’m grateful to this community for ev- Publisher CEO, Mosholu Bronx and Queens, and while she won by MosholuDavid Cruz, Preservation [email protected] 3UHVHUYDWLRQ endorsement from a prominent congres- erything that it’s given me and for setting Mosholu Preservation a large margin in Queens, she squeaked Corporation Corporation3UHVHUYDWLRQ sional Democrat. me on the right path,” said Lopez, who ProofreaderCorporation eventually left the shelter system for Mt. toward a victory in the Bronx. RobertoCorporation S. Garcia Samelys Lopez (pictured above), Editor-in-ChiefJudy Noy The relationship between the two ex- Editor-in-Chief Roberto S. Garcia a grassroots community activist who Eden. Lopez now lives in Bedford Park. DavidInterns Cruz helped propel Congresswoman Alexan- Lopez’s brand of politics largely mir- tended beyond the campaign. At Ocasio- David Cruz Sha-Nia Alston, Michael Turay, dria Ocasio-Cortez to victory last year, rors Ocasio-Cortez’s, given her endorse- Cortez’s inauguration, Lopez offered Jonathan Custodio brief remarks congratulating her. &ODVVLÀHG$GYHUWLVLQJ became the 13th candidate to announce a ments on Medicare for All, the Green New Deal plan, and Universal Childcare. Ocasio-Cortez has rarely thrown her DawnRegular&ODVVLÀHG$GYHUWLVLQJ McEvoy Contributors run for the South Bronx seat. DavidDawn McEvoyGreene, Adi Talwar “I just feel like it’s a time for some- Lopez, who identifies herself as a demo- support to progressive candidates in lo- $FFRXQWV5HFHLYDEOH thing different, a fresh perspective; some- cratic socialist, also hopes her platform cal races save for the Queens district Contributors$FFRXQWV5HFHLYDEOH Dawn McEvoy one who is connected to the grassroots, for rooting out environmental racism, attorney race, where she backed Demo- Miriam Quinones, José A. Giralt Dawn McEvoy cratic candidate Tiffany Cabán, lead- Proofreader the progressive community; someone improving the housing stock, and creat- who has an independent voice that can ing living wage jobs will shift the district ing to a deluge of donations. Cabán ulti- JudyProofreader Noy ForJudy Noy Display Advertising challenge and have the courage to raise away from being the most impoverished mately loss in a very contentious race. 3URGXFWLRQ issues and to advocate for issues that to “a community that’s resilient.” She Ocasio-Cortez is currently lending 3URGXFWLRQ NeilCall deMause Janet Geller at need to be advocated for,” said Lopez in also wants locals to play a heavier role in her support in the race for Illinois’ 3rd Neil deMause the decision-making process, and a “seat Congressional District, where chal- 5HJXODU&RQWULEXWRUV(646) 581-0399 an interview with the Norwood News. She announced her run in the Mt. Eden sec- at the table.” lenger Marie Newman, a progressive David5HJXODU&RQWULEXWRUV Greene, Adi Talwar SupportDavid Greene, Your Adi Talwar tion of the Bronx, where she grew up, on “It’s really important for people in candidate, looks to unseat incumbent Interns Sept. 28. the working class to feel like they have Congressman Daniel Lipinski, a conser- Community Newspaper! ShaylaInterns Love, Paolo Mossetti, Justin McCallum, Lopez, a former Community Board a voice,” said Lopez, who is cobbling do- vative Democrat. It’s a race being viewed andTheShayla ChelseaNorwood Love, George PaoloNews Mossetti,is a not-for-profi Justin McCallum, t 7 member and co-founder of the Bronx nations already through Act Blue. Like as a referendum on conservative Demo- publication and relies upon the support of and Chelsea George Progressives who ran unsuccessfully Ocasio-Cortez, Lopez will turn down crats. its advertisers and readers to produce a corporate and real estate donations. For Lopez, securing her endorsement Forquality display community advertising, newspaper. call (718) To 324-4998. support for District Leader in the 78th Assembly would be a big honor, though she told the yourFor display paper, advertising,become a member call (718) and 324-4998. receive a District in 2016, was long considered a po- In jumping into the race, Lopez now tential candidate in the race jumpstarted joins Assemblyman Michael Blake, Norwood News it’s too early to ask. She Supportsubscription Your for one year. Support Your after the district’s 30-year congressional Phipps Neighborhood Financial Em- has admired Ocasio-Cortez utilizing her CommunitySimply mail check Newspaper! or money order for $40 to: seat-holder, Jose Serrano, announced he powerment Center director Jonathan