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William Smith for the 68th Assembly District
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The Harlem Neighborhood Block Association
March 03, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
The campaign is heating up. William Smith has entered the race for the New York State 68th Assembly District.
Smith writes:
I hope this message finds you well. I am excited to announce my candidacy for the New York State Assembly, representing the vibrant and diverse 68th District.
As a lifelong resident of this district, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and opportunities that our community faces. I am committed to being a strong advocate for our interests and ensuring that our voices are heard in Albany.
But I cannot do this alone. I need your support to make our vision a reality.
Mount Morris Square
A rare map of the "Mount Morris Homestead" is shown here: https://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/27-MountMorrisHomestead-holmes-1848 from 1848 which indicates that the roads bounding the Mount Morris Park to the east and west had yet to be named, and were simply called "A New Avenue". Note the impressive (yet unbuilt) building complex that was projected to adorn the top of the Acropolis:
And note that in this map from 1864, Marcus Garvey Park was named Mount Morris Square:
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