Brooklyn Democrats Battle Over Power | New York City News

Brooklyn’s Democratic Party is in chaos as reformers clash with longtime leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn over a controversial rule change that could cement her power — even after losing primary support. Accused of manipulating the system to stay in charge, Bichotte faces fierce opposition from newly elected leaders who say the proposed expansion of the executive committee is a “power grab” designed to silence their votes. With heavyweights like Schumer and Hochul now involved, this isn’t just local drama — it’s a battle for party control and integrity, unfolding before September’s official leadership transition and amid looming legal and political pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5de7039f7c08f90