Harvey Epstein is sworn in to the City Council in a ceremony at City Hall on Dec. 4. Because the seat was vacant following the resignation of his predecessor Carlina Rivera in late August, Epstein is allowed to take office immediately.
Harvey Epstein is sworn in to the City Council in a ceremony at City Hall on Dec. 4. Because the seat was vacant following the resignation of his predecessor Carlina Rivera in late August, Epstein is allowed to take office immediately. ( Photo: Office of Harvey Epstein)

Harvey Epstein was officially sworn in to the City Council on Dec. 4 after resigning his Assembly seat at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 3. And in the race to succeed him in the Assembly, he endorsed city council member Keith Power, one of four candidates seeking the Dem party endorsement.

Epstein Sworn into Council Seat, Endorses Powers in 4-Way Race for Assembly

04 Dec 2025 | 06:55
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The race among four candidates seeking to land the Democratic party endorsement in a special election for the 74th Assembly district may have taken a pivotal turn when outgoing Assembly member Harvey Epstein endorsed Keith Powers as the person he’d like to succeed him.

Epstein officially vacated the Assembly...

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