Simcha Felder Wins NYC Council Seat in 44th District, Succeeds Kalman Yeger

JUST IN: State Senator Simcha Felder has been elected NYC Councilman for the 44th District, defeating Heshy Tishler and filling the vacant seat previously held by Kalman Yeger, who became a New York State Assemblyman earlier this year. The 44th District covers parts of Boro Park, Midwood, and Flatbush. Felder�s term will run through the end of the year, after which he must run in the June primaries and win the general election to secure a full four-year term. A special election is also expected to be scheduled for his now-vacant Senate seat.