On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, a special election will be held to fill the seat of Assemblywoman Diana Richardson, the Crown Heights United PAC encourages the community to vote - whether registered Democrat, Republican or Independent. Full Story
Richardson Will Be Deputy Brooklyn Borough President
Diana Richardson (left) and her son at the Crown Heights Food Crawl
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is bringing on New York State Assemblymember Diana Richardson as his deputy. Richardson represented Crown Heights and his pick was praised by local officials. Full Story
Long Overdue Honor Given to Black Soldier of World War II
Photos: Chaim Tuito/COLlive
Holocaust survivors were present as 99-year-old Crown Heights resident Ozzie Fletcher was honored for fighting the Nazis on D-Day in the Second World War. He was long denied recognition for being a Black soldier. Full Story, Photos
Assemblywoman Honors Crown Heights Activist
Crown Heights activist Yosef Hershkop was awarded by Assemblywoman Diana Richardson for his assistance to the community during the covid 19 pandemic. Full Story, Video
Richardson Endorses Scott Stringer for Mayor of NYC
New York State Assemblymember Diana Richardson, who represents Crown Heights, announced she is endorsing Scott Stringer, the New York City Comptroller who is Jewish, for Mayor of New York City. Full Story
Richardson Faces a Chassidic Republican Challenger
New York Assemblymember Diana Richardson is facing a challenge by business owner Mendy Raitport in Tuesday’s elections to represent the 43rd district which covers Crown Heights, Lefferts Gardens and East Flatbush. Full Story
Richardson Clarifies Her Support of Fired TV Host
New York Assemblymember Diane Richardson issued a clarification to an article on COLlive.com about TV host Nick Cannon who was fired by ViacomCBS for anti-Semitic comments. Full Story
Crown Heights Rep Backs TV Host Over Antisemitic Comments
Tone deaf: Assemblywoman Diana Richardson doubled-down on her support for TV host Nick Cannon over his antisemitic comments - even after being called out by her own Jewish constituents. Full Story
Rabbis Call To Vote in NY Primary Election
Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun, members of Badatz Crown Heights, are encouraging all community members to register and vote in the Democratic primary election in New York on Tuesday, June 23. Full Story
