Harlem Community Board Abused Government Resources, Borough President Says

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 The Community Board said it was a mistake to include a campaign fundraising event in their list of weekend events. The Community Board said it was a mistake to include a campaign fundraising event in their list of weekend events. View Full Caption

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HARLEM — Community Board 10 abused government resources and violated the City Charter by promoting the campaign fundraiser of a Supreme Court judge candidate on its weekend events email blast, officials said.

The weekly email, sent to dozens of contacts throughout the city, highlights community events. The Oct. 26 email promoted a “Sip & Chat” fundraiser with Judge Verna Saunders, who is currently the presiding judge at the Harlem Community Justice Center and is running for