Progressive vs. Pragmatist: Debate in the 38th District Democratic Primary

In the 38th District of Brooklyn's Sunset Park, moderate Chinese immigrant Ling Ye is challenging left-wing incumbent City Councilwoman Alexa Avilés, who is seeking re-election. The two will face off in the Democratic primary on June 24. On the evening of May 22, the two candidates participated in their first public debate at the local Islamic Center, confronting each other on issues such as housing, public safety, climate change, street vendors…