Why Brooklyn Democrats are fighting each other for power | Off Topic/On Politics

This week, progressive challengers seeking to take control of the Brooklyn Democratic Party suffered a setback after embattled party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn won enough votes to change the organization’s rules. Reformers say the changes “stack” the vote to keep Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelynin power despite widespread criticism from prominent Democrats. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan weigh in on the latest Kings County clash over control of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. After that, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a landmark legal settlement that includes a payout of up to $18 billion and new restrictions on how children can use its social media platforms. The settlement, announced this week, stems from a lawsuit first brought in 2023 by attorneys general across the country, including New York. The “Off Topic” team discusses what the settlement could mean for social media companies and young users. -------- For more on this and the latest NYC news: http://specne.ws/NY1YT Watch live news: http://specne.ws/YTliveSN Get the Spectrum News App on all your favorite devices: http://specne.ws/GetSNApp2