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In New York City, 2 former allies divided by Trumpian style are vying to represent their Orthodox neighborhood

JL;DR SUMMARY Simcha Felder and Heshy Tischler, two prominent figures from Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community, are contesting for a City Council seat in New York's 44th district. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Donald TrumpCovid 19New York City CouncilOrthodox Jewish CommunityYeshivasMaga MovementElectionsBorough ParkHeshy TischlerSimcha Felder

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New York City, New York, United States
"In June 2020, as much of New York City remained shut down due to COVID-19, State Sen."
Brooklyn, New York, United States
"A special election on Tuesday will determine who represents the citys 44th district, which covers Orthodox areas of south Brooklyn as well as a few other neighborhoods."
Borough Park, New York, United States
"Theyre both public figures in the haredi Orthodox neighborhood of Borough Park and its surroundings."

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