Van Bramer Kick-Off Party

Jimmy Van Bramer, a Democratic State Committeeman representing the 37th Assembly District in Queens County, will kick off his campaign for the New York City Council on Sunday, Nov. 23. The kickoff will take place at a fundraising house party from 2-4 p.m. at 39-19 46th Street.

Van Bramer is running to fill the open seat in the 26th Council District, which encompasses Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside and parts of Astoria and Maspeth. Councilman Eric Gioia, who currently represents the 26th District, has announced that he is running for higher office and not for re-election to his current seat.