- Brooklyn, NY 09/13/2018 by Linda Perry (WBAI News)

NYC Public Advocate Tish James was victorious Thursday night in a crowded field of four candidates in the Primary for NYS Attorney General. The race was largely seen as a competition for the candidate who could best combat Donald Trump and protect New Yorkers against many of his policies.

Ms. James who is favored to win the general election in November will become the first black woman to hold a statewide elected office in NYS. Please click above to hear from the nominee's victory speech.