I am proud to be part of a borough of inclusion and diversity. (thebronxchronicle.com)
While James is indeed a Brooklynite, and used to represent part of the borough in the City Council, Polanco is from the Bronx, where he still lives. (gothamgazette.com)
They cited his experience representing much of the Brooklyn section of the district in the Council for the past 12 years, as well as serving as State Senator for parts of both boroughs from 1996 through 2002 — and his lacking the political baggage that could be used against a Democratic Assembly member or other councilmen. (observer.com)