Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Kingston candidate for Ward 4 alderman says his criminal history gives him insight (with video)

08/27/13

KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Ismail Shabazz readily admits there was a time in his life when crime was the way.

But today the 58-year-old grandfather who describes himself as a black nationalist says he had long ago found his way pointed down a righteous path by God.

“God saved me from myself, from my criminal mentality,” Shabazz said recently.

On Sept. 10, Shabazz along with Nina Dawson and Nicky Woerner, will compete in a primary for the Democratic nomination for Ward 4 alderman. The winner will have the party’s line on the Nov. 5 election ballot.


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