Aftermath: Part 1

Well, with the primary over all of the neighborhood politicos seem to be retreating for the time being to those dark backrooms.

First off Congratulations to Melissa Mark Viverito. She fought a hard campaign winning by only 16 votes . It should be noted that at this time, Felipe Luciano is contesting the win. According to one source there remain 40 absentee ballots and 20 incedents at the polls where a request to be investigate has been made
Here are the number courtesy of NY1
City Council District 8
Melissa Mark Viverito [Dem]
3626
25.41%
Felipe Luciano [Dem]
3610
25.30%
Joyce S. Johnson [Dem]
2744
19.23%
Nelson Denis [Dem]
2335
16.36%
John Ruiz [Dem]
1575
11.04%
Edwin Marcial [Dem]
380
2.66%
Reporting: 132 of 132 precincts - 100.00 percent

Melissa will face a difficult time in uniting this community, winning by such a slight margin, inspite of the massive support received from SEIU 1199 and the Working Families Party.
But I believe she is sincere in her beliefs and in her dedication to help improve this community.