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Public Financing Reform – A Key Issue for 2011
MYD Signed onto a letter to Governor-Elect Andrew Cuomo encouraging him to reform Public Financing of Elections in 2011. The letter, as well as the additional supporters are below. PFE Letter to Cuomo 12-23-10
Tagged Albany, cuomo, Public Financing
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A Thank You From Senator-Elect David Carlucci
The Manhattan Young Democrats were very excited to join forces with other NYSYD Chapters to help Senator-Elect David Carlucci win his State Senate this November! This month’s NYSYD Newsletter included a thank you from the man himself! Check it out in full HERE. This November, with the partnership, the dedication and hard work of the NYSYD’s we were able to win a seat that many said was impossible to win. I extend my deepest and heartfelt gratitude for all of the blood, sweat and tears that the Young Dem’s put into my New York State Senate campaign. The 38th Senate district, which represents Rockland and parts of Orange counties, has traditionally been held by Republicans, yet young Democrats throughout the … More >>
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El Diario Endorses Change
El Diario, the oldest and largest Spanish language newspaper in New York City, has endorsed two pro-marriage equality candidates: Gustavo Rivera and Charlie Ramos. Both candidates are running against powerful incumbents: Senator Pedro Espada, Jr. and Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., respectively. With a daily readership of over 290,000 people, the El Diario endorsement could potentially reach thousands of Bronx voters. Of Gustavo Rivera, the endorsement reads: The time has come to close the door on the politics of “me” and for the politics of “we” to reign. District 33 has a chance to do this on Sept. 14 by supporting Rivera. To help elect pro-marriage equality candidates, visit the MYD 2010 Campaign Page.
Espada: Can’t Make This !@#$ Up
Could he sink any lower? A letter dated July 31 was sent to the home of a Bronx woman who had signed a petition supporting an opponent of the Senate majority leader, Pedro Espada Jr. In bold-face capital letters, it read “Notice of Legal Information Warning” and went on to say that the woman had been identified “as a person who has signed a legal document known as a petition.” “Receipt of this letter is NOT an indication that you have done anything wrong,” the letter stated. “However, there is reason to believe that your signature has been obtained against the law.” The recipient was told to call “the Ballot Integrity Unit.” There was no answer at the number on … More >>
Tagged Albany, espada, nysenate
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Espada Confirms Our Worst Impressions of Him…Again
With crucial legislation (like the Revenue Bill that Republicans hate) waiting for a vote, Espada decides to take the day off depriving Democrats of their majority. You can’t make this stuff up, it’s too stupid. Here’s what the man said: “I cannot participate in a legislative process that still has not addressed basic and important needs of our most vulnerable citizens. Working in the district today and tending to the needs of my constituents will be far more productive.” Check it out the full article here.
Tagged Albany, espada, pedro espada jr
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Amazing Expose On The Politics Of The Failed NY Budget
If you haven’t listened to the “This American Life” episode from June 19, you should. Put it on while you’re working out, taking a bath or bored with your friend’s crappy story – I guarantee your jaw will drop at least once. Ira Glass rips into Albany, interviews Dick Ravitch and all around let’s us know that, while not the only state in budget shortfall (48 of them are), we’re amongst the worse. Go ahead, click the link and edify yourself. Just stream the whole thing, it’s free – that’s what public broadcast is for. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/410/social-contract
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