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2012 Convention Revitalizes Democratic Youth Organization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2012 Contact: Michael J. Murphy, mjmurphy.astoria@gmail.com The New York State Young Democrats convened in Albany, NY during May 18th through May 20th to elect a new Executive Board, marking a renewed commitment to building a sustained Democratic movement in New York and engaging young Democrats statewide. The new Executive Board officers and caucus chairs are: President: Glenn Oldhoff (Westchester) Executive Vice President: Joseph Coe (Rockland) Treasurer: Jon Reznick (Manhattan) Secretary: Michael J. Murphy (Queens) National Committeeman: Jahi Lafayette (Westchester) National Committeewoman: Jugba Santi (Brooklyn) Legal Director: Jenifer Rajkumar (Manhattan) Downstate Region Vice President: Benjamin Yee (Manhattan) Hudson Valley Region Vice President: Christopher Smith (Rockland) Central Region Vice President: Jenni … More >>

After hosting a panel discussion on facing gender violence on the subway and honoring Emily May, co-founder of Hollaback!, at this year’s Engendering Progress, MYD is taking the fight against violence in transit underground. The Women’s Issues and Transportation committees have teamed up with New Yorkers for Safe Transit, a coalition of organizations and advocates dedicated to eliminating harassment and assaults, particularly gender- or discrimination-based, on public transportation in New York City. On Sunday, May 20th, we will be at subway stops along the 4/5/6 in East Harlem from 2-5 p.m. collecting survey data from straphangers on experiences with harassment in transit. This survey will help New Yorkers for Safe Transit understand the types of violence and harassment that are … More >>

MYD’s Young Gets It Done (YGID) is the premier Young Democrats event of the summer, and MYD’s largest event of the year. The event attracts over 300 young, active, and progressive supporters, as well as a myriad of elected officials. Each year, YGID honors 5 leaders under 35 who have kicked ass, and made a successful contribution to our communities. As YGID continues to establish itself as the marquee Young Democrats event of the summer, we thought it would be a great idea for our readers, members, and friends to submit nominations for this year’s Top 5 Leaders Under 35. All submissions are Anonymous (link below) Submit your choice here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N72QB6X Our past nominees have been: 2009: Lt. Dan Choi, … More >>

Thanks to everyone who came to Engendering Progress! Nearly 200 people packed into Greenhouse on March 21st to join MYD in honoring some amazing women and their inspiring work: Pamela Barnes, President and CEO of EngenderHealth; Rachel Soares, Senior Associate of Research at Catalyst; and Emily May, Co-founder and Executive Director of Hollaback!, who is working with the City Council to connect Hollaback! apps to New York City’s 311 system.