On Monday, April 16th BronxTalk host Gary Axelbank moderated a debate between the Nathalia Fernandez and Gene DeFrancis , candidates for the 80th Assembly District.
The special election will be held on April 24th to fill the Assembly District seat, which became vacant after former Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj was elected Councilman for the New York City Council’s 13thDistrict.
The 80th Assembly District includes the Morris Park, Allerton, Gun Hill, Norwood, Van Nest and Pelham Gardens neighborhoods and the 32nd Senate District covers Parkchester, Castle Hill, Soundview, West Farms, Morrisania, Melrose, Concourse Village, Hunts Point, Longwood, Unionport, Crotona Park East and Bronx River.
